How To Fix RY015 - Error during determination of scaling factor from confidence level

RY015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error during determination of scaling factor from confidence level

What causes this issue?

The system terminated the scaling factor calculation because of a value
error.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This error occurs if you use an invalid confidence level. The system
terminates the process because, if it did not, all the subsequent
calculations would be based on an incorrect scaling factor.

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 RY015 - Error during determination of scaling factor from confidence level ?

  The SAP error message RY015, which states "Error during determination of scaling factor from confidence level," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with demand planning or forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to issues related to the configuration of the forecasting model or the data being processed. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The forecasting model may not be set up correctly, particularly the parameters related to confidence levels and scaling factors.
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: If the data used for forecasting is incomplete, inconsistent, or contains outliers, it can lead to errors in calculating the scaling factor.
  Statistical Model Issues: The statistical model being used may not be appropriate for the data set, leading to difficulties in determining the scaling factor.
  Version or Compatibility Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to specific versions of SAP or compatibility issues with other modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RY015