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

SAP Term: collective macro

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: A collective macro in APO is an advanced macro that consists of a sequence of other macros. When you execute the collective macro these individual macros are executed automatically in the given order.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A collective macro is a feature of SAP's Demand Planning component of the Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SCM-APO-FCS). It is a tool used to group together multiple planning objects, such as products, plants, and customers, into a single macro. This allows for the creation of a single plan that can be used to manage the demand for multiple objects. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a collective macro, first create a macro in the Demand Planning component of SCM-APO-FCS. Then, select the planning objects that you want to include in the macro. Finally, assign the macro to the planning objects and save it. The collective macro can then be used to manage the demand for all of the planning objects included in it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a collective macro, it is important to consider which planning objects should be included in it. It is best to group together planning objects that have similar demand patterns or that are related in some way. This will make it easier to manage the demand for all of the planning objects included in the macro. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Collective macros are just one of many features available in SAP's Demand Planning component of SCM-APO-FCS. Other features include forecasting, optimization, and simulation tools that can be used to better manage demand for planning objects.