Specifies one of the following types when you create a production forecast entry:

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The two forecast type options produce different results when the program calculates planning. When you use the Sales Item option, independent demand for the item nets against the forecast quantity when the program calculates item gross requirements. When you use the Component option, dependent demand for the item nets against the forecast quantity.

When you want to view the production forecast entries, the program filters them according to the forecast type option that you select and then displays the results in the Production Forecast and Production Forecast Entries windows.

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