How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST007 - The history horizon does not start on a workday

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: The history horizon does not start on a workday

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST007 - The history horizon does not start on a workday ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST007 indicates that the history horizon for a forecast does not start on a workday. This error typically arises in the context of demand planning within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to generate forecasts based on historical data, but the starting point of the historical data is not aligned with the defined workdays in the calendar.
  Cause:
  
  Calendar Configuration: The calendar settings in SAP may not be properly configured. If the history horizon starts on a non-working day (like a weekend or holiday), the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry: Historical data may have been entered or processed in a way that does not align with the workdays defined in the system.
  Forecast Profile Settings: The forecast profile may have settings that do not align with the workday calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCAL to check the calendar settings.
  Ensure that the workdays are correctly defined and that the history horizon starts on a workday.
  
  
  
  Adjust History Horizon:
  
  Modify the history horizon in the forecast profile to ensure it starts on a workday.
  You can do this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/FCST by adjusting the settings in the forecast profile.
  
  
  
  Review Historical Data:
  
  Check the historical data entries to ensure they are aligned with the workdays.
  If necessary, adjust the historical data to ensure it starts on a workday.
  
  
  
  Change Forecast Profile:
  
  If the current forecast profile is not suitable, consider creating or modifying a forecast profile that aligns with the workday calendar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring calendars and forecast profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: To manage and configure calendars.
  /SAPAPO/FCST: To manage forecast profiles and settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the calendar and forecast settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/FCST007 error and ensure that your forecasting process runs smoothly.