How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA085 - Enter the name of a set of historical value markings

/SAPAPO/MA085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Enter the name of a set of historical value markings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA085 - Enter the name of a set of historical value markings ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA085 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a function that requires the specification of a set of historical value markings, but this information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system expects the user to enter a name for a set of historical value markings, which are used in various planning and forecasting processes. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a required field in the transaction or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the historical value markings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create historical value markings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter the Required Information:
  
  When prompted by the error message, enter the name of the historical value markings set that