How To Fix PR408 - Forecast value is greater than maximum value

PR408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Forecast value is greater than maximum value

What causes this issue?

The maximum allowed forecast value is 999,999,999,999.

System Response

The system automatically resets greater forecast results to this value.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PR408 - Details

• The SAP error message PR408 ("Forecast value is greater than maximum value") typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error indicates that the forecasted value for a particular product or material exceeds the maximum limit that has been set for that item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Value Setting: Each product or material may have a maximum forecast value defined in the system. This is often set to prevent unrealistic forecasts that could lead to overproduction or excess inventory.
  Data Entry Error: The forecast value may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading to an unrealistic forecast.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the forecasting model or parameters that lead to inflated forecast values.
  Historical Data Anomalies: If the historical data used for forecasting contains outliers or anomalies, it