Forecast 
The forecast time series contain the demand predicted for specific combinations of product / location / sales organization / distribution channel / order channel / day for a specific time period. The demand for each combination is are predicted based on the results of demand modeling and future demand influencing factors (DIFs).
The forecast time series contain the forecasting results generated by the Unified Demand Forecast (UDF) component.
Structure
The following forecast time series can be generated:
UDF forecast time series
Contains the forecasted demand.
Decomposition values for the UDF forecast time series
Contains the decomposed values for the forecasted demand. Demand decomposition indicates which portion of the demand can be attributed to each influencing factor that is assessed during forecasting.
Integration
The forecast time series can only be generated if demand modeling results are available. Demand modeling, therefore, is a prerequisite of demand forecasting. Before objects (such as products and locations) can be considered for a forecast, they must first have been modeled.