How To Fix MA653 - Forecast/historical period cannot be calculated

MA653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Forecast/historical period cannot be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA653 - Forecast/historical period cannot be calculated ?

  The SAP error message MA653, which states "Forecast/historical period cannot be calculated," typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to compute the forecast for a specific period due to issues with the historical data or configuration settings.
  Causes of Error MA653
  
  
  Insufficient Historical Data: The system may not have enough historical data to generate a forecast. This can happen if the historical data is missing or if the data does not cover the required time frame.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The forecasting model or parameters may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to the forecast profile, such as the forecast method or the periods defined for historical data.
  
  
  Data Gaps: There may be gaps in the historical data, such as missing entries for certain periods, which can prevent the calculation of a forecast.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The time periods