How To Fix PR410 - Not sufficient historical values available for model choice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Not sufficient historical values available for model choice

What causes this issue?

The system needs the following in order to be able to test for a
seasonal and/or trend pattern in the historical data:

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

<ZH>Test description ,,Periods/seasons required</>
Seasonal test ,,2 seasons
Trend test ,,3 periods
Seasonal trend test ,,2 seasons
Trend model with ,,3 periods + 1 season
seasonal test ,,

System Response

Neither a seasonal nor a trend test can be carried out because the
above requirements are not fulfilled.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR410 - Not sufficient historical values available for model choice ?

  The SAP error message PR410, which states "Not sufficient historical values available for model choice," typically occurs in the context of predictive analytics or forecasting within SAP systems, particularly in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that the system does not have enough historical data to generate a reliable forecast or to select an appropriate model for the data being analyzed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Insufficient Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is not enough historical data available for the specific key figure or planning object. This could be due to:
  
  Lack of data entry in the past.
  Data being archived or deleted.
  Incorrect configuration of the planning area or key figures.
  
  
  
  Data Gaps: There may be gaps in the historical data, such as missing time periods or irregular data entries, which can prevent the model from being able to analyze trends effectively.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the forecasting model or the settings in the planning area may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to select a model.
  
  
  Time Series Settings: The time series settings may not be properly defined, which can affect the ability to analyze historical data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify that there is sufficient historical data for the key figure in question. Ensure that the data spans a sufficient time frame and is complete.
  
  
  Data Entry: If historical data is missing, consider entering additional historical data to provide the system with enough information to generate forecasts.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area and key figures. Ensure that the settings for the forecasting model are appropriate and that the time series settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Adjust Forecasting Model: If the current model cannot be used due to insufficient data, consider using a different forecasting model that requires less historical data or is more robust to data gaps.
  
  
  Data Quality Checks: Perform data quality checks to identify and rectify any inconsistencies or gaps in the historical data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring forecasting models and understanding the requirements for historical data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP IBP or APO forecasting to better understand how to manage historical data and configure forecasting models.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the PR410 error and successfully generate forecasts or select appropriate models in your SAP system.