How To Fix MQ196 - Table &1 could not be considered for forecast

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Table &1 could not be considered for forecast

What causes this issue?

The program used to forecast how long conversion of table &v1& will
take probably did not finish correctly.

System Response

If table &v1& is likely to contribute a not inconsiderable impact on
runtime, the runtime forecast finishes with an error. If not, the
system outputs a message.

How to fix this error?

In the case of an error, analyze its cause by reading the log for the
runtime forecast program for table &v1&. Once you have removed the
cause of the error, restart the forecast.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ196 - Table &1 could not be considered for forecast ?

  The SAP error message MQ196, which states "Table &1 could not be considered for forecast," typically occurs in the context of SAP's forecasting and planning functionalities, particularly when using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar forecasting tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error message MQ196 can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: The table specified in the error message may not have sufficient historical data for the forecasting process. Forecasting requires a certain amount of historical data to generate reliable predictions.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecasting model may not be set up correctly. This includes settings related to the planning area, key figures, or the forecast model itself.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: There may be issues with the quality of the data in the specified table, such as missing values, incorrect formats, or inconsistencies that prevent the system from using the data for forecasting.
  
  
  Inactive or Incorrectly Defined Key Figures: The