Flag "A" this flag indicates that the item has some peculiarity, and the system is highlighting it for our consideration. The absence of an "A" indicates the item has a very classic history, and unless you have some special knowledge of the future, you can safely accept the system's recommendation.
Depending on the version of the MarsAgent/Recalc version used, these other flags may replace A:
S items with a Sales Filter,
E items with an Exception Ratio and
N items with Insufficient History.
Column M
M indicates the system has triggered either shelf minimum or the minimum order quantity feature for this item.
V may replace the M flag if the Vendor Minimum Alert is triggered.
D indicates an auto discount has been taken
Column Q
Q indicates the EOQ feature has kicked in for this item
U indicates an up-trend is active on this item
D indicates an down-trend is active on this item
Column P
P indicates that lot sizing has modified the order quantity for this item
Column D
L indicates the PTD amounts are excessively low. A factor that allows the MAD to be factored to adjust the decline within a period that will set the trend flag is in the system settings.
H indicates the PTD amounts are excessively high. A factor that allows the MAD to be factored to adjust the increase within a period that will set the trend flag is in the system settings.
B indicates a "Busted" forecast. The current PTD sales exceed the forecast for the current period
