How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST119 - The to-date of the history horizon must be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: The to-date of the history horizon must be checked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST119 - The to-date of the history horizon must be checked ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST119 indicates that there is an issue with the history horizon date in the forecasting process within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the to-date of the history horizon is not set correctly or is outside the acceptable range for the forecasting model being used.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The history horizon dates may not be configured correctly in the forecasting settings.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect historical data that affects the calculation of the history horizon.
  Time Period Mismatch: The to-date of the history horizon may be set to a date that is earlier than the from-date or outside the range of available historical data.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the correct settings or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check History Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the forecasting settings in SAP APO and verify the configuration of the history horizon. Ensure that the to-date is set correctly and is within the range of available historical data.
  
  
  
  Review Historical Data:
  
  Check the historical data for the relevant planning object. Ensure that there is sufficient and correct historical data available for the forecasting process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the to-date of the history horizon is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that aligns with the available historical data.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it has the necessary data and settings for the forecasting process.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any discrepancies in the data or configuration that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring the history horizon and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/FCST for forecasting or /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking the history horizon settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/FCST119 error message.