How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST116 - The from-date of the history horizon is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The from-date of the history horizon is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST116 - The from-date of the history horizon is in the future ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST116 indicates that there is an issue with the date settings in the forecasting process within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the "from-date of the history horizon is in the future," which means that the system is trying to access historical data that is not available because the specified date is beyond the current date.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The history horizon is set to start from a date that is later than the current date.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered a future date when configuring the history horizon.
  System Date Mismatch: The system date may not be correctly synchronized, leading to discrepancies in date calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check History Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the forecasting settings in SAP APO.
  Verify the configuration of the history horizon. Ensure that the "from-date" is set to a date that is not in the future relative to the current date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Dates:
  
  If the "from-date" is indeed set incorrectly, adjust it to a valid date that is either today or in the past.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all relevant data entries are correct and that no future dates have been mistakenly entered in the forecasting setup.
  
  
  
  System Date Verification:
  
  Check the system date on the server where SAP is running. Ensure that it is set correctly and matches the current date.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Forecasting Process:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the forecasting process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for guidelines on setting up the history horizon and understanding forecasting parameters.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/FCST116 error and ensure that your forecasting process runs smoothly.