How To Fix MAHD624 - Display of smoothed values only allowed when displaying historical data

MAHD624 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Display of smoothed values only allowed when displaying historical data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAHD624 - Display of smoothed values only allowed when displaying historical data ?

  The SAP error message MAHD624, which states "Display of smoothed values only allowed when displaying historical data," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with demand planning or forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to display smoothed values (like forecasted data that has been adjusted for trends or seasonality) in a context where the system does not allow it. Specifically, smoothed values are only applicable when viewing historical data, not when looking at current or future data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Context: Ensure that you are in the correct context for viewing smoothed values. You should be accessing historical data rather than current or future data.
  
  
  Change the Display Settings: If you are in a report or transaction that allows you to toggle between different views, switch to a historical data view. This may