How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST080 - You manually changed data after the forecast run

/SAPAPO/FCST080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: You manually changed data after the forecast run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST080 - You manually changed data after the forecast run ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST080 indicates that there has been a manual change to the forecast data after a forecast run has been executed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when users attempt to perform actions that are not allowed due to the integrity of the forecast data being compromised by manual changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: The primary cause of this error is that users have manually altered forecast data (e.g., changing forecast values) after the forecast run has been completed.
  Forecast Locking: The system may have a locking mechanism that prevents further processing of forecast data once it has been generated to ensure data integrity.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to maintain consistency in the forecast data, and any manual changes can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Revert Manual Changes: If possible, revert any manual changes made to the forecast data. This will allow the system to