How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST087 - Display horizon should be smaller than or equal to the entire horizon

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Display horizon should be smaller than or equal to the entire horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST087 - Display horizon should be smaller than or equal to the entire horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST087 indicates that the display horizon you are trying to set in the forecasting application is larger than the overall horizon defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with forecast data.
  Cause:
  
  Display Horizon Setting: The display horizon is the time frame for which you want to view or analyze forecast data. If this horizon exceeds the total horizon (the maximum time frame for which data is available or defined in the system), the error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for the planning area or the forecast profile that defines the horizons.
  Data Availability: The data for the requested display horizon may not be available, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the Display Horizon: 
  
  Go to the forecasting transaction where you encountered the error.
  Check the settings for the display horizon and ensure it is set to a value that is less than or equal to the total horizon defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Settings:
  
  Navigate to the planning area configuration in SAP APO.
  Verify the settings for the total horizon and ensure that it is correctly defined to accommodate the display horizon you wish to use.
  
  
  
  Review Forecast Profile:
  
  Check the forecast profile settings to ensure that the horizons are correctly defined.
  Make adjustments if necessary to align the display horizon with the total horizon.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring horizons in SAP APO.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after making adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP APO forecasting to better understand how to configure horizons and avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set the display horizon in your forecasting application.