How To Fix /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR446 - Outlier correction performed; &1 outlier(s) corrected

/SAPAPO/ESPP_PR446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Outlier correction performed; &1 outlier(s) corrected

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/SAPAPO/ESPP_PR446 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR446 indicates that an outlier correction has been performed during the planning process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This message typically arises in the context of demand planning or supply planning when the system identifies data points that deviate significantly from the expected trend or pattern.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Outlier Detection: The system has detected one or more data points (outliers) that are significantly different from the rest of the data. This could be due to:
  
  Data entry errors (e.g., incorrect sales figures).
  Seasonal fluctuations or anomalies in demand.
  Changes in market conditions or external factors affecting demand.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The outlier detection settings in the planning book or the configuration of the forecasting method may be set to be very sensitive, leading to frequent identification of outliers.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Data: Check the data points that have been flagged as outliers. This can be done by:
  
  Analyzing the historical data to understand the context