How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST006 - The data check switched on

/SAPAPO/FCST006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The data check switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST006 - The data check switched on ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST006 indicates that the data check feature is activated in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, and it has detected an issue with the data being processed. This message typically arises during the forecasting process when the system identifies inconsistencies or errors in the data that need to be addressed before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Data: Required data fields may be empty or not properly filled.
  Data Format Issues: The data may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric values).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be discrepancies in the data, such as overlapping time periods or conflicting entries.
  Configuration Settings: The data check settings in the APO system may be too strict, leading to false positives.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/FCST006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Data: Check the data being processed for completeness and