How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST413 - MLR using POS: MAPE upper limit exceeded

/SAPAPO/AMON_LIST413 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: MLR using POS: MAPE upper limit exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST413 - MLR using POS: MAPE upper limit exceeded ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_LIST413 MLR using POS: MAPE upper limit exceeded typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) for a particular planning object structure (POS) exceeds the defined upper limit. This can indicate that the forecast accuracy is not meeting the expected standards, which can lead to issues in supply chain planning and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Forecasting Issues: The underlying cause is often related to poor forecasting accuracy. This can be due to:
  
  Inaccurate historical data.
  Seasonal fluctuations not being accounted for.
  Changes in market conditions or demand patterns that were not anticipated.
  Inadequate statistical models being used for forecasting.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The upper limit for MAPE may be set too low for the specific characteristics of the data being analyzed.
  
  
  Data Quality: Issues with data quality, such as missing values or outliers, can also lead to inaccurate forecasts and high MAPE values.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Adjust Forecasting