| # Seasonal Patterns (tcmcs0116m000) Use this session to maintain seasonal patterns. To define the fluctuations for a pattern: Select the pattern and choose Seasonal Pattern Factors (tcmcs0117m000) session from the appropriate. In the Seasonal Pattern Factors (tcmcs0117m000) session you can indicate how the demand varies during each period. Note If you have started this session by zooming, you can only find and select a record. Related topics To compute the demand forecast Inventory planning in Enterprise Planning Seasonal Pattern Seasonal patterns define the fluctuation of certain values, such as the expected usage or demand of an item in the course of a year. These values serve as parameters in forecast and advice. Period Type The unit of time for the period. Note After saving the seasonal pattern you cannot change this field. Period Definition The number of days, weeks, or months (the selected period type) in one period. Example To define a seasonal pattern for fluctuations over periods of 3 months, select: The Period Type field = Month. The Number of Periods field = 3. |