How To Fix /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR404 - Basic value cannot be re-calculated (Season index = 0)

/SAPAPO/ESPP_PR404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Basic value cannot be re-calculated (Season index = 0)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR404 - Basic value cannot be re-calculated (Season index = 0) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR404 Basic value cannot be re-calculated (Season index = 0) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with planning data that involves seasonal indices.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is attempting to recalculate a basic value (such as a forecast or demand value) using a seasonal index that is set to zero. A seasonal index of zero means that there is no seasonal adjustment being applied, which is not valid for the recalculation process. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Seasonal Data: The seasonal indices for the relevant periods may not have been defined or calculated properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for seasonal adjustments may not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the planning book or data views.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take