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Friday, February 7, 2025

A Groovy Script for Dynamic Substitution Variables - Automating Rolling Forecast Periods in Oracle EPM

This blog explores a powerful business rule that dynamically updates forecast substitution variables based on the current fiscal period. Learn how to map months to quarters, process rolling forecasts, and seamlessly update variables for accurate planning. 🏆 Say goodbye to manual adjustments and let Groovy handle the quarterly forecasting logic with ease!



Why Automate Forecast Substitution Variables?

Substitution variables act as dynamic placeholders in Oracle EPM, allowing calculations, rules, and integrations to reference time-sensitive values (e.g., current month, current year, forecast period).