How To Fix /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS096 - Composite forecast profile cannot have processing type 'Standard Mode'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Composite forecast profile cannot have processing type 'Standard Mode'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS096 - Composite forecast profile cannot have processing type 'Standard Mode' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS096 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a composite forecast profile in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that a composite forecast profile cannot have the processing type set to 'Standard Mode'.
  Cause:
  The root cause of this error is that the composite forecast profile is incorrectly configured. In SAP APO, composite forecast profiles are designed to aggregate forecasts from multiple sources or models. The processing type 'Standard Mode' is not compatible with composite profiles, as they require a different processing type to handle the aggregation of forecasts.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the processing type of the composite forecast profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Forecast Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 (or navigate through the SAP menu to the relevant configuration area for forecast profiles).
  
  
  
  Select the Composite Forecast Profile:
  
  Find and select the composite forecast profile that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Change the Processing Type:
  
  Look for the field that specifies the processing type. Change it from 'Standard Mode' to a compatible processing type, such as 'Composite Mode' or another appropriate option that supports composite forecasting.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Run the forecast process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the composite forecast profile is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP APO for more details on forecast profiles and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure your composite forecast profile in SAP APO.