What is advanced macro in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

SAP Term: advanced macro

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: Tool in APO with which complex spreadsheet calculations can be performed quickly and easily. The high flexibility of the advanced macros allows planners to model their planning environment based on individual business tasks. The tool includes features to: - Control how macro steps are processed through control instructions and conditions - Build a macro consisting of one or more steps - Control how macro results are calculated through control instructions - Use a wide range of functions and operators - Define offsets so that, for example, the result in one period is determined by a value in the previous period - Restrict the horizon in which the macro is executed to a specific period or periods - Write macro results to a row, column, or cell - Write the results of one macro step to a row, column, cell or variable - Analyze forecasting or business data at a glance via special identifying icons - Create context- and user-specific planning views - Trigger

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• Key Concepts: 
  Advanced macro is a feature of SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planning and Optimization-Forecasting and Demand Planning (SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning) component. It allows users to create and store complex calculations that can be used to generate forecasts. Advanced macros are written in the Advanced Macro Language (AML) and can be used to create custom forecasting models. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use advanced macros, users must first create a macro in the AML language. This can be done by using the Macro Editor, which is available in the SCM-APO-FCS Demand Planning component. Once the macro is created, it can be saved and used to generate forecasts. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an advanced macro, it is important to ensure that all variables are properly defined and that the syntax is correct. Additionally, it is important to test the macro before using it to generate forecasts. This will help ensure that the macro is functioning correctly and producing accurate results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on advanced macros, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to create and use advanced macros.