Initalization periods for trend forecast models

[geir_kronkvist1]

Hi,

According to SAP Library there is a fixed number (3) of initialization periods for determining the basic value and trend in APO Demand Planning. In R/3 you can set the number of periods needed for initalization in the material master field MPOP-PERIN. According to the documentation for Service Parts Planning it is possible to set the number of initialization periods.

We have reviewed the forecast BAdIs but did not find a relevant one, except implementing our own forecasting formula.

Is there really no way to influence the number of historical periods for initalization of trend models in APO-DP like we can do in R/3?

Kind regards,

Geir Kronkvist

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Geir.

Are you sure you couldn't do this with BADi /SAPAPO/SCM_FCSTPARA method PARAMETER_SET which seems to have access to all the forecast parameters.

I know the documentation says its for changing the Trend, Season and sporadic thresholds, but all of the /SAPAPO/PCOM seems to be available for change.

Could be worth a look if you need it.

Rgds, M.