How to Consume Forecast Qty Now Real Job Exists

[Chad_Smith]

I suspect the M acronym you are looking for would be Master Production Schedule (MPS)? That’s really a forecast of a different variation on a forecast though.

Maybe the new(ish) planning BOM’s functionality is what you need to make this really work? I think that John is correct in that you will be happier forecasting those top level items if possible.

Planning Bom?

Planning BOM - These parts define all the possible material combinations that are used in the method of manufacture for related finished good items. The related finished good items are known as Planning Pool Parts. Planning BOM parts are then used to generate forecast demand for the Planning Pool parts The following rules apply if you set a part to Planning BOM. However, the rules don’t apply to the materials you add to the Planning BOM part’s bill of materials: You cannot setup replenishment…