How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST118 - The from-date of the forecast horizon must be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The from-date of the forecast horizon must be checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST118 - The from-date of the forecast horizon must be checked ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST118 indicates that there is an issue with the forecast horizon dates in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the "from-date of the forecast horizon must be checked," which typically means that the date specified for the start of the forecast period is not valid or does not meet the required criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The from-date of the forecast horizon may be set to a date that is earlier than the current date or outside the defined planning period.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the forecasting profile or planning book may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the date ranges.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g., product master, location master) that affect the forecast horizon.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly or may not allow for the specified date range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Forecast Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the forecasting profile and verify the settings for the forecast horizon. Ensure that the from-date is set correctly and falls within the acceptable range.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the from-date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is within the defined planning period and is not in the past.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning book being used. Ensure that the date settings align with the requirements of the forecast.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant master data (product, location, etc.) is correctly maintained and does not have any inconsistencies that could affect the forecast horizon.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Verify that the planning version you are using is correctly set up and allows for the specified date range. If necessary, create or modify a planning version to accommodate the forecast.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of forecasting and planning in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC84 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/FCST (for forecast) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.