Carrying Out the Total Forecast in Background ModeTo start the total forecast in background mode, from the menu screen of the forecast, select
The initial screen for Background Request appears.
Here, you can either start the forecast run immediately or you can plan it to start at a later date by means of a selection variant. The forecast is then carried out in background mode. More detailed information on background request procedures can be found in the SAP document
ABAP/4: Generating and Printing Reports
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Note
A repeat forecast (that is, the forecast is carried out again for a certain period) is not possible for the total forecast either in online or in background mode.