Keep the following points in mind when you are creating your MLT files.
The record headers, variable name field and variable description field must always appear in quotes.
If you are not using attribute fields to define product groupings within a hierarchy, each variable name must be unique. If you are using attribute fields, each variable name within a given group must be unique.
If you plan to use commas to separate items, or as place holders for large numbers, you will need to set a few options on the format tab of the Settings Options dialog box to ensure that they are interpreted correctly.
Be careful not to use dollar signs, page breaks or other symbols that may confuse Forecast Pro.
Use the word MISSING instead of a number to indicate a missing value.
If you use zeroes to pad the data prior to an item's availability, make sure that “Ignore leading zeros” is selected on the Formats tab of the Settings Options dialog box.