How To Fix AUR048 - Weighting total is zero; extrapolation is not possible

AUR048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUR - Unbilled Revenue Reporting and Mass Simulation

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Weighting total is zero; extrapolation is not possible

What causes this issue?

A bill line with weighting key &V1& should be extrapolated for the
extrapolation of a billing document. However, the weighting total for
this weighting is zero in the billing period of the document (&V2& to
&V3&).

System Response

The billing document cannot be extrapolated for a simulation period.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the weighting for weighting key &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AUR048 - Details

• The SAP error message AUR048, which states "Weighting total is zero; extrapolation is not possible," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly during demand planning or forecasting processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform extrapolation because the total weighting of the data being analyzed is zero. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Weighting: The most common cause of this error is that the weights assigned to the historical data points are all zero. This can happen if:
  
  The data used for forecasting does not have any valid historical values.
  The weights have been incorrectly configured or calculated.
  There are no relevant data points available for the forecast period.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: Missing or incomplete data can lead to a situation where the system cannot calculate a valid weighting total.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the forecasting model or planning