How To Fix PR333 - Either the model selection or the forecast model must be entered

PR333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Either the model selection or the forecast model must be entered

What causes this issue?

You have entered a model selection as well as a forecast model.

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?

Choose which parameter you want; either model selection or forecast
model.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR333 - Either the model selection or the forecast model must be entered ?

  The SAP error message PR333, which states "Either the model selection or the forecast model must be entered," typically occurs in the context of SAP's forecasting and planning functionalities, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to execute a forecasting function without specifying either a model selection or a specific forecast model. The system requires at least one of these parameters to generate forecasts. The absence of these parameters means that the system does not know which forecasting method to apply or which model to use for the calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you have specified either a model selection or a forecast model in your forecasting settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Forecasting Transaction:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you are trying to execute the