Hello APO-Experts,
We have started using the ABC/XYZ Classification and Forecast Optimization (/SAPAPO/ABC_XYZ).
The function itself works fine and get good results. We have no problems with the Classification part but we have run into an issue with the FC Optimization.
We want to set GUID's to a selection of products with the forecast model/parameters determined by the forecast optimization.
This is done once and from there we want to adjust the parameters if needed to fine-tune the product.
Currently we fine tune by setting GUID's for forecasting by setting "/SAPAPO/FCST_GUIDS = X". When we run interactive forecasting the GUID is created and then when we run background forecasting the "interactive GUIS" is used to create the forecast rather than the master profile.
Unfortunately, it seens that these two GUID approaches cannot work together.
When I run the ABC/XYZ Analysis including FC Optimization, a GUID is created for the selected product combinations with the FC model and parameters chosen by the FC Optimization. In the Univariate Forecast screen in the Planning Book, when I adapt the parameters or select a different model we can save the "interactive GUID" (due to setting on user parameters).
However, when I get out of the Univariate Forecast and go back in, the "Forecast Optimization GUID" is used.
It is not caused by level of forecasting. Both are the same (product/location). And I have the GUID setting in my user profile so that's not it as well.
The problem seems to be in the fact that it actually creates two GUID's. In the transaction MSDP_FCST2 Assign Forecast Profiles I can see that for the same article two GUID's have been created. One with the Job/Transaction FCST_OPT_BY_CLASS and one with Job/Transaction Interactive Planning.
The "Forecast Optimization GUID" is apparently Always chosen over the "interactive GUID".
I have tried to deselect the FC Opt. GUID and select the Interactive Planning GUID but this does not make a difference, it still Always chooses the FC Opt. GUID. Even if this would work it's not really an option to do this manually for all products.
What we want is to first set the forecast profiles with the FC Optimization transaction. But we want to be able to change the parameters or model if needed and for the "interactive GUID" to be the "master".
We recognize that the "FC Optimization GUID" must be the master else it would not be used if there was already a "interactive GUID". Is there any way to set priorities in MSDP_FCST2 or delete GUID's once you had generated a superior GUID? Is there any BAPI, BADI, program or other that could help?
I have done researtch but I have not found a solution. I am hoping someone here has come across this and knows how to solve it.
Thanks in advance!
Kind Regards,
Stephenie