How To Fix /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES603 - In-period forecast for version &1 started

/CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES603 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 603

• Message text: In-period forecast for version &1 started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES603 - In-period forecast for version &1 started ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_SC_MESSAGES603 typically indicates that there is an issue with the in-period forecast for a specific version in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar planning applications. This error message suggests that the forecast process for the specified version has already been initiated or is currently running, which prevents a new forecast from being started.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Execution: The error often occurs when a forecast process is already running for the specified version. SAP does not allow multiple instances of the same process to run simultaneously to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a process is locked, other processes trying to access the same data will encounter this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the forecast from being executed properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Processes: Verify if there is an existing forecast process running for the specified version. You can