How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST023 - Horizons in forecast profile are not valid

/SAPAPO/FCST023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Horizons in forecast profile are not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST023 - Horizons in forecast profile are not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST023 Horizons in forecast profile are not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the forecast profile settings. This error indicates that the horizons defined in the forecast profile are not valid, which can prevent the system from generating forecasts correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Horizon Settings: The forecast profile may have been configured with horizon values that are not appropriate or do not align with the data or planning parameters.
  Missing Data: The data required for the forecast (such as historical data) may be missing or incomplete, leading to invalid horizon calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the forecast profile itself, such as incorrect settings for the forecast method or parameters.
  Time Period Mismatch: The time periods defined in the forecast profile may not match the time periods available in the planning book or data.
  
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