Forecast-based planning is based on material consumption. Forecasting tools determine predicted consumption values based on historical values.
Note
In traditional forecast-based planning, forecast values are used as requirements values for the planning run. Since classic forecast-based planning will be discontinued as part of the SAP S/4HANA compatibility package by the end of 2025, or by the end of 2030 under certain circumstances, SAP recommends using an alternative.
For the most recent information on forecast-based planning, the compatibility scope, and its expiry date, please refer to SAP Notes 2268095 and 2269324. These notes also provide links to further information.
Listen to Julia, our virtual trainer, to learn more about forecast-based planning, the recommended alternative, and how net requirements are calculated.
The following interactive demo shows you how to maintain a material to be planned using the classic forecast-based planning procedure. You'll see how forecast values are transferred to MRP as forecast requirements. You'll carry out a planning run and analyze the results. You'll also learn about the splitting indicator, which allows you to split the forecast requirements into smaller periods.