How To Fix /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR424 - Ex-post forecast carried out

/SAPAPO/ESPP_PR424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR -

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Ex-post forecast carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR424 - Ex-post forecast carried out ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR424 indicates that an ex-post forecast has already been carried out for the specified planning object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to perform a forecast or planning operation that is not allowed because an ex-post forecast has already been executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ex-Post Forecast Already Executed: The primary cause of this error is that the system has already processed an ex-post forecast for the planning object in question. This means that the forecast data has been finalized, and further modifications or recalculations are restricted.
  Planning Object Lock: The planning object may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that prevent further modifications.
  Incorrect Planning Sequence: The sequence of operations in the planning process may not be followed correctly, leading to attempts to reprocess data that has already been finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Forecast Status: Verify the status of the forecast for the