How To Fix MQ164 - Runtime forecast & is already in phase &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Runtime forecast & is already in phase &

What causes this issue?

The interrupted forecast is to be continued.
If the TIME phase has already been reached, you cannot restart the
package.

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 runtime forecast package. To do this, proceed as follows:
Deactivate the current runtime forecast package.
<DS:TRAN.EWT2>Proceed</>
Activate your changeover package.
Start the runtime forecast again by choosing a new package number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ164 - Runtime forecast & is already in phase & ?

  The SAP error message MQ164 typically relates to issues in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the area of demand planning and forecasting. The message indicates that a runtime forecast is already in a specific phase, which can prevent further processing or updates to the forecast.
  
  Cause:
  
  Forecast Already in Process: The error usually occurs when a forecast run is already in progress or has not been completed, and a new forecast attempt is made.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple processes from modifying the same data simultaneously. If a forecast is locked, any attempt to modify or re-run it will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the forecasting settings or the planning area that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Forecast Status: Verify if there is an existing forecast process that is still running. You can do this