2 statistical forecast lines in one planning area

I would like one planning area to have two statistical forecast key figures based on two different history key figures.
You can assign only one key figure as a statistical forecast in a planning area, so it seems DP doesn't have a capability to create and store two separate stat forecasts.
Please let me know if you had an experience to configure the system in the way.
Thanks!
Regards,
Yuji.

If you create a forecast profile (demand planning --> environment --> Maintain Forecast Profiles (/SAPAPO/MC96B )) , then you can use multiple forecast key figures in the same planning book and data view. Each profile will have a specified forecast key figure and historical key figure.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
James

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Hi Bert,
thank you for your fast answer. I checked the forum again and found this post:
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However, I don't really get how the disaggregation is meant to work; the suggestion seems to be to calculate a forecast on an aggregated level, i.e. with input and output key figure with an aggregated base planning level, and then disaggregate it "somehow".
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Actually I was looking for a solution where I can define my forecasting profile with both input and output key figure on the lower planning level and then insert the level I want the forecast to be done at either in the profile as well, or even more flexible when running or scheduling a forecast. Defining more key figures any time I need another forecasting level does not appear very comfortable. Is it meant to be like that or is there another way to reach the goal mentioned above?
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Edit: The mentioned thread contains some valuable information on how to disaggregate key figures. However, the really tricky decision is how to define the disaggregation ratio.

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