How to use MP38 - Total Forecast Run

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: MP38

  Description: Total Forecast Run

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Materials Management > Material Requirements Planning (MRP) > Materials Forecast > Forecast > Total forecast > Execute
  • Logistics > Production > Production Planning > Materials Forecast > Forecast > Total forecast > Execute
  • Logistics > Production - Process > Production Planning > Materials Forecast > Forecast > Total forecast > Execute

• • Program: RMPROG01

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object: M_FORECAST

  • Development Package: MPRO

    Package Description: Material Forecast

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: PP-MP-MFC

    Description: Material Forecast

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• SAP Tcode: MP38 - Total Forecast Run

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code MP38 is used to run a total forecast in the SAP system. This forecast is used to predict future demand for materials and services. The total forecast run is based on historical data and can be used to plan for future production and inventory levels. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The MP38 transaction code allows users to generate a total forecast for materials and services. This forecast is based on historical data and can be used to plan for future production and inventory levels. The total forecast run can also be used to identify trends in demand and adjust production accordingly. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code MP38 in the command field. 
  2. Select the material or service you want to generate a total forecast for. 
  3. Enter the date range for which you want to generate the forecast. 
  4. Select the forecasting method you want to use (e.g., exponential smoothing, moving average, etc.). 
  5. Enter any additional parameters you want to use (e.g., seasonality, trend, etc.). 
  6. Click “Execute” to generate the total forecast run. 
  7. Review the results of the total forecast run and make any necessary adjustments. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to regularly review the results of the total forecast run in order to ensure accuracy and adjust production accordingly. Additionally, it is recommended that users take advantage of SAP’s forecasting tools such as the Forecast Monitor (transaction code MD04) in order to further analyze and optimize their forecasts.