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

standard macro - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: A standard macro is a macro that is executed automatically; its execution is not triggered manually by the planner or directly by a background job.

standard macro - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Standard macro is a feature of SAP's Demand Planning component of SCM-APO-FCS. It is a set of predefined calculations that can be used to quickly and accurately forecast demand for a particular product or service. The standard macro uses historical data to generate a forecast, which can then be adjusted to account for any changes in the market or other external factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the standard macro, first select the product or service you want to forecast demand for. Then, enter the historical data into the system. The system will then generate a forecast based on this data. Finally, you can adjust the forecast to account for any changes in the market or other external factors. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the standard macro, it is important to ensure that the historical data entered into the system is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and adjust the forecast as needed in order to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Demand Planning component of SCM-APO-FCS, please visit https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_FCS/7.5/en-US. Additionally, for more information on how to use the standard macro feature, please visit https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_FCS/7.5/en-US/f1d8f9a2b3e14c8a9f3d6b2c9f4d6b2e.html.