Forecasting issue

Hi,
The consumption values which I entered in the forecasting view of the material master are in whole numbers then why are my forecast values coming in decimals? What setting do I need to do so that my forecast values are in whole numbers ands not in decimals?
I do not have SCM APO.
Another question: I entered both total consumption (corrected value) and Unplanned consumption (corrected value) for the past period but I noticed that SAP is calculating forecast values from unplanned consumption. What is the significance of both these consumption types in forecasting?
Please help!!!
Thanks,
Sincerely,
Nicky

Please help!!!
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Nicky

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