How To Fix PR404 - Basic value cannot be recalculated (season index = 0)

PR404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Basic value cannot be recalculated (season index = 0)

What causes this issue?

The historical time series in combination with a seasonal or
seasonal trend forecast model will produce negative forecast results.

System Response

The seasonal index is 0.

How to fix this error?

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

You may find that you obtain more satisfactory forecast results by
choosing a different forecast model.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR404 - Basic value cannot be recalculated (season index = 0) ?

  The SAP error message PR404 ("Basic value cannot be recalculated (season index = 0)") typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with seasonal data. This error indicates that the system is unable to recalculate the basic value for a planning object because the seasonal index is set to zero.
  
  Cause:
  
  Seasonal Index Issue: The primary cause of this error is that the seasonal index for the planning period is set to zero. This can happen if the seasonal factors have not been defined or calculated correctly in the planning settings.
  Data Integrity: There may be missing or incorrect data in the planning data that prevents the system from performing the necessary calculations.
  Configuration Settings: Incorrect configuration in the planning area or planning version settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Seasonal Index: Review the seasonal index values in the planning area. Ensure that the seasonal