Set up a cash flow forecast

Article • 4/27/2026 • 1 min read

A cash flow forecast projects your cash flow based on rules and variables you specify. Before you can run a cash flow forecast, you must set it up.

To define a cash flow forecast

Open the Cash Flow Projections (CFP1) page.

a. Select Financial Management > Master Data > Cash Flow Projections.

Or

b. Search for CFP1 or Cash Flow Projections in the Navigation box and then select Cash Flow Projections.

The Cash Flow Projections (CFP1) page appears.

  1. On the Toolbar, click New.

  2. In the Forecast Name field, enter the forecast name.

  3. In the From and To boxes, enter the beginning and ending dates for the forecast.

Or, click the calendar icon to display the calendar. Select the required date.

Or, double-click in the field to enter the current date.

  1. In the Display Columns area, select to display a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly forecast.

  2. On the Toolbar, click Save.

The next step is to set cash flow forecast rules. See Related Information.

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