Exam MB-330 topic 3 question 30 discussion

The methods should be Key, not Period

If I had an exam, I would answer: 1) Create a manual demand forecast line ... 2) Select Allocate forecast 3) Select Method as Key - as the Period Allocation Key feature must be used. 4) Select Seasonality ....

It is Key not a Period as others suggested. Period -> Use: Distributes the forecast quantity evenly across equal periods within the time horizon, based on a specified unit of time (e.g., days, weeks, months). When to Use: For steady, predictable demand or supply over time, such as consistent weekly restocking. Key (Period Allocation Key) -> Use: Allocates the forecast quantity according to a predefined period allocation key, which assigns percentages to specific time periods (e.g., to account for seasonal variations). When to Use: When demand or supply fluctuates predictably—e.g., higher sales in December—and you’ve set up a key reflecting this pattern.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/master-planning/reduction-keys

The method should be Key https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/d365-scm-master-planning-supply-forecasting-ali-danish/

Method should be Key, once you select the Key, next option to select is Period Key, where you can define season trend throughout the year or any specific season of the year and allocation percentage per month or the time interval e.g Day, Month or Year.