How To Fix MQ162 - Runtime forecast & is active in phase &; you cannot start preprocessing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Runtime forecast & is active in phase &; you cannot start preprocessing

What causes this issue?

You want to start the preprocessing programs for your productive
package but the runtime forecast is currently 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?

Wait until the runtime forecast has been completed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ162 - Runtime forecast & is active in phase &; you cannot start preprocessing ?

  The SAP error message MQ162 typically indicates that there is an issue with the runtime forecast process in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules. The message suggests that the forecast is currently active in a specific phase, which prevents the preprocessing step from being initiated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Forecast: The error occurs when there is an active forecast that is currently being processed or has not been completed. This means that the system is locked in a certain phase of the forecast process.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the forecast data simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Previous Steps: If the previous steps in the forecasting process were not completed successfully, it may prevent the initiation of preprocessing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book) and check if there are any active forecasts. If