How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES529 - In-period forecast not allowed as period-end forecast of plan &1 is done

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 529

• Message text: In-period forecast not allowed as period-end forecast of plan &1 is done

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES529 - In-period forecast not allowed as period-end forecast of plan &1 is done ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES529 indicates that an in-period forecast is not allowed because a period-end forecast for the specified planning version (denoted by &1) has already been completed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when users attempt to make changes to forecasts after a period-end forecast has been finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period-End Forecast Completed: The primary cause of this error is that the system has already processed a period-end forecast for the specified planning version. This means that the data for that period is locked for further changes.
  Planning Version Lock: The planning version may have specific settings that prevent in-period forecasts once a period-end forecast has been executed.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the planning area or the planning version may restrict in-period forecasting to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Version Status: Verify the status of the planning version