How To Fix MQ067 - Forecast package has an invalid phase: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Forecast package has an invalid phase: &

What causes this issue?

Only the following phases are allowed for the runtime forecast package:
FILL - Loading the tax tables
GENERATION - Generating the conversion reports
TIME - Creating the forecast

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?

Make sure that the package has a valid phase.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ067 - Forecast package has an invalid phase: & ?

  The SAP error message MQ067, which states "Forecast package has an invalid phase: &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with forecast packages in the Demand Planning (DP) area. This error indicates that the forecast package you are trying to process has an invalid or unrecognized phase.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Phase Configuration: The forecast package may have been configured with a phase that does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the forecast package data, leading to an invalid phase being referenced.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing the forecast package to reference an invalid phase.
  Transport Issues: If the forecast package was transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to the invalid phase.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Phase Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for forecast packages in SAP and verify that the phases defined are correct and valid.
  Ensure that the phase referenced in the error message exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review the Forecast Package:
  
  Open the forecast package in question and check its settings. Look for any discrepancies or incorrect entries related to the phase.
  If necessary, recreate the forecast package to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the forecast data to identify any issues. This can often be done through transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP or similar.
  If you find any inconsistencies, correct them as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to forecast packages, review the code to ensure it is not causing the issue.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Consider re-importing the transport or manually correcting the forecast package in the target system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning and /SAPAPO/MC for managing forecast packages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Demand Planning and Forecasting for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.