Long term Planning - capacity issue

Question

Does any one have a way of running Long Term Planning in SAP.
When checking CM38 for production volumes, the start dates of
the planned orders always fall into the previous month from the
forecast (the monthly forecast is always placed on the first day
of the period and due to lead time scheduling the planned orders
to satisfy that forecast fall into the previous month). If i check the
capacity it show in same month for different month requirment.( it is clubing the requirment)
Though capacity scene was created from June to August , system shows loading from May month.
Month wise loading and availability are shown clubbed in capacity planning sheet.
Thanks in advanc....

Answer 1

Mukesh,
To change the forecast from occuring at start of period ( month) you can always select the Schedule line Tab in MD61,MD62. then select period indicator as Day format as shown below
Per. Ind          Date              Qty
D     17.05.2010     30
D     15.06.2010     40
D     15.07.2010     50
System will then plan PIR (forcast) based on dates assigned by user instead of being placed on the first day
of the period. This will prevent forcast to fall into the previous month. Also it will resolve the capacity issue you are facing.
If you have more questions please come back.
thanks,
Ram