How To Fix M3478 - The forecast profile will be reset when you choose Enter

M3478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 478

• Message text: The forecast profile will be reset when you choose Enter

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the profile in the field <LS>It will now be
assigned</> and left the field blank.

System Response

If you choose <LS>Enter</>, the system will cancel the assignment of
the forecast profile to this material, allowing you to overwrite
the fixed values copied from the profile.

How to fix this error?

If you want to assign the material to a new profile, choose <LS>New
entry</> and enter the profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3478 - The forecast profile will be reset when you choose Enter ?

  The SAP error message M3478 indicates that the forecast profile you are trying to use will be reset if you proceed by choosing "Enter." This typically occurs in the context of materials management and forecasting within SAP, particularly when dealing with demand planning and forecasting profiles.
  
  Cause:
  The error message M3478 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Forecast Profile: The forecast profile you are trying to use may not be compatible with the current settings or data in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the forecast profile may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the forecast profile from being applied correctly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or apply the forecast profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3478 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Forecast Profile Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the forecast profile you are trying to