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# Setup Email Notifications for Account Forecasts

Set up contact information to send notifications along with suggested next steps in case automated processes fail.

### Required Editions

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Note

There’s a newer version of forecasting available called Advanced Account Forecasting. To learn about how the features are different, review this [comparison](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=ind.aaf_admin_comparison_pictoral_concept.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Compare Account Forecasting and Advanced Account Forecasting to make an informed decision about the feature you want to use for account forecast calculations in your org. We recommend that you enable only one of these features in your org based on your decision."). For new implementations, use [Advanced Account Forecasting](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=ind.aaf_admin_parent_concept.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Generate comprehensive, multi-horizon forecasts for sales, operations, inventory, service, and other aspects of your business. Tailor your forecasting configurations to your objectives to generate accurate, relevant forecasts. Generate forecasts based on the data sources of your choice, such as opportunities, orders, and sales agreements, and define sophisticated calculation logic. Help different teams collaborate on forecasts and fine-tune forecasts."). For existing implementations, plan your [migration](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=ind.aaf_admin_migrate_af.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "You can use Advanced Account Forecasting to generate forecasts based on opportunities, orders, sales agreements, historical orders, and any other custom measures considering all aspects of business from Salesforce and beyond. If you’re an existing customer using Account Forecasting, follow these steps to migrate to Advanced Account Forecasting.").

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In case of any forecast setting modifications, depending on the change, forecast is either automatically regenerated or recalculated for all accounts. An email with details of the failed automated process and suggested next actions is sent to the primary and secondary contacts that you provide. Emails are sent in case any of the following processes fail:

- If forecast formulas are modified, forecast is recalculated for all current and future periods.
- If forecast display settings are modified, all active forecast records are expired and replaced with new regenerated records..

1. In Setup, search for Account Forecasting in the Quick Find box.
2. In Feature Settings, under Manufacturing, select Account Forecasting.
3. In the Email Notifications section, add the email addresses of a primary contact and a secondary contact if required..