How To Fix MQ063 - Runtime forecast & is still active, package & cannot be created

MQ063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Runtime forecast & is still active, package & cannot be created

What causes this issue?

The runtime forecast package is still active.

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?

Create a new package for determining the runtime forecast.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Deactivate the current runtime forecast package and activate your
changeover package.
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Restart the runtime forecast and select a new package number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ063 - Runtime forecast & is still active, package & cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message "MQ063 Runtime forecast & is still active, package & cannot be created" typically occurs in the context of SAP's forecasting and planning functionalities, particularly when dealing with the creation of forecast packages in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Forecast: The error indicates that there is an active runtime forecast that is preventing the creation of a new forecast package. This can happen if a forecast process is still running or has not been completed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple processes from interfering with each other. If a forecast is still active, it locks the related data, preventing new packages from being created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the forecasting settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where you can monitor active processes (e.g., transaction SM37 for job monitoring).
  Identify