How To Fix KG405 - Specify a profile for forecasting in the background

KG405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Specify a profile for forecasting in the background

What causes this issue?

If the function "Process interactively" was not selected, you must
enter a forecast profile.

System Response

If the function "Process interactively" was selected and no
forecast profile was entered, the forecast parameters are supplied with
default values.

How to fix this error?

Enter a forecast profile or select the function "Process
interactively".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG405 - Specify a profile for forecasting in the background ?

  The SAP error message KG405, which states "Specify a profile for forecasting in the background," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning and forecasting activities. This error indicates that the system requires a forecasting profile to be specified for the background processing of planning data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Forecasting Profile: The user has not specified a forecasting profile in the planning function or in the background job settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The forecasting profile may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Job Scheduling Issues: If the job is scheduled to run in the background without the necessary parameters, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG405 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Forecasting Profile:
  
  Go to the planning function or the job scheduling screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that a valid