Use this procedure to create and set up a reduction key.

  1. Click > > > .

  2. On the tab, press CTRL+N to create a new reduction key.

  3. Enter an identifier for the key, and enter a name for it.

  4. On the tab, enter information to:

    • Define time periods during which you want the forecast consumption to occur.

    • Specify consumption percentages that you want to apply for each time period.

    • Specify starting dates and ending dates (validity dates) for the time period.

Tip Tip

To use a reduction key you must select the option in the field in the setup. If you select the option, forecast requirements are consumed by actual order quantities instead.


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