Copy history as the forecast result

Question

Hi Experts,
Has anyone ever use the forecast model that copying the past 12 months history as the future period forecast result in PP forecast model?
I know this function is availbale in APO DP, But I want to use this function in R3 not in APO.
thank you in advance!

Answer 1

Hi, here is the steps by step procedure to create SOP flexible plan along
with trasaction codes. Let me know if you have further problems
S&OP Flexible Planning Checklist
      Step #
     Description
      1
     Create Field Catalogue MC18
      2
     Create Info Structure MC21
      3
     Create Update Rules for Characteristics and Key Figures MC24
      4
     Activate Update Rules OMOZ
      5
     Testing (Use Sales Order, Purchase Order, Material etc.) to test data
MC30
      6
     Set Parameters for Info Structures MC7f
      7
     Create Planning Type for Info Structure Planning Table MC8A
      8
     Generate Master Data and generate proportional factors MC9A
      9
     Create Planning Hierarchy MC63
      10
     Create Forecast Profile MC96
      11
     Create Planning Activity MC8T
      12
     Setup Mass Processing Job to generate forecast MC8D then MC8G
      13
     Maintain all Material Master records with unit of measure conversions
so that the planning table can aggregate materials into a common unit of
measure. MM02
      14
     Apply OSS patch program that enables visibility of all nine hierarchy
planning levels in planning table. (Check version 4.5 and prior)
      15
     Set up program to collect Historical transaction information (Need
Custom ABAP program to populate the SOP table with historical data)
      16
     Run Monthly Sales Forecast MC8D
      17
     Transfer to COPA (if applicable)
      18
     Run COPA Analysis
      19
     Transfer forecast to Demand Management MC94 (Extra Menu -> Transfer to
DM)
      20
     Demand Management receive the updated Sales Forecast quantities MD61
-Farrukh