Item allocation keys (form) [AX 2012]
Updated: February 4, 2014
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click Inventory management > Setup > Forecast > Item allocation keys.
Use this form to create an item allocation key or view existing item allocation keys.
You can use an item allocation key to assign a percentage of an aggregate forecast to individual items or item dimensions. An aggregate forecast is made at the group level. This could be a forecast for an item group or an inventory dimension group, for example.
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| You must create an item allocation key for an aggregate forecast, because the master scheduling calculations require specific item numbers. |
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
| Button | Description |
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| Lines | Open the Item allocation lines form to create or edit lines for the selected key. |
| Wizard | Open the Item Allocation Keys Wizard to create an item allocation key. |
| Supply schedule | Open the Supply schedule form to see an overview of the current demand and supply situation for the selected product family. In the form, you can do the following:
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