Planning Sequence
Planning sequences are used in BW-Integrated Planning to group planning functions. They allow you to save groups of planning functions in a sorted sequence and execute groups of planning functions sequentially.
Planning sequences can be edited, saved and tested in Planning Modeler.
They can be included in a process chain as a step. They can also be linked to a variant of variable values.
A planning sequence can be made up of one or more steps. There are various types of steps:
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Type |
Description |
|---|---|
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Planning function |
Based on an aggregation level, the system saves a planning function and a filter with which the planning function is executed. |
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Input template |
You can embed input templates in the sequence to test planning functions. Input templates are defined by an aggregation level and a filter. If a planning sequence is executed in its entirety, the embedded input templates are ignored. |
Testing a Planning Sequence in Planning Modeler
In Planning Modeler, choose Execute to test entire planning sequences or execute planning sequences step by step. More information: Editing a Planning Sequence.
Executing a Planning Sequence in a Process Chain
You can embed a planning sequence in a process chain using process type Execute Planning Sequence. The planning sequence can be linked with a stored variant for variable values. More information: Scheduling Planning Sequences in Process Chains. An example is provided under