How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST005 - Data check switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Data check switched off

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST005 - Data check switched off ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST005 Data check switched off typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the forecast data checks. This message indicates that the system has detected that the data checks for the forecast have been disabled, which can lead to potential issues in the forecasting process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Check Configuration: The data checks for the forecast might have been intentionally switched off in the configuration settings. This can happen if the organization has decided to bypass certain checks for specific reasons, such as testing or during a transition phase.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the data checks, leading to the system not executing them.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or parameters that have been configured to disable these checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP APO and verify if