How To Fix K6710 - Forecast for calculated key figure &1 not possible

K6710 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Forecast for calculated key figure &1 not possible

What causes this issue?

Forecast runs for calculated key figures are not supported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K6710 - Details

• The SAP error message K6710, which states "Forecast for calculated key figure &1 not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting functionalities, particularly within the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a forecast for a calculated key figure due to certain constraints or issues.
  Causes:
  
  
  Key Figure Configuration: The calculated key figure may not be properly configured. If the key figure is derived from other key figures, ensure that those key figures have valid data and are correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be insufficient historical data available for the system to generate a forecast. Forecasting typically requires a certain amount of historical data to identify trends.
  
  
  Forecasting Method: The forecasting method assigned to the calculated key figure may not be appropriate or may not support the type of data being used.
  
  
  Planning Area