Configure the model calendar type to Calendar Months/Quarters/Years if your source data is monthly.
Note: PlanIQ doesn't support calendar periods in the data, such as P1 FY15.
To configure Calendar Months/Quarters/Years:
- Select Time in the model settings bar.
- Select Calendar Months/Quarters/Years from Calendar Type dropdown.
- For your source data and forecast results, use these settings:
- Fiscal Year Start Month: Select the month when the fiscal year starts.
- Current Fiscal Year: Select a date range that includes when your actual data set ends. This date must align with the historical data.
- Number of Past Years: Enter the length of your historical data.
- Number of Future Years: Enter your forecast horizon. This is the length of time you want your predictions to cover.
Important: The Number of Past Years and the Number of Future Years should cover the whole length of your historical data and the forecast horizon. This makes sure your predictions can be imported into your forecast results module.
- Complete any other fields that remain.
See Calendar Months/Quarters/Years calendar. - Select Apply.
If you need to forecast for a different amount of time, you can return to your model calendar and adjust the settings to match your new forecast horizon.
For additional information about the model calendar settings, see Set the Calendar Months/Quarters/Years calendar.
