How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA653 - Either forecast horizon or history horizon cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Either forecast horizon or history horizon cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA653 - Either forecast horizon or history horizon cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA653 Either forecast horizon or history horizon cannot be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to determine the forecast or history horizon for a particular planning object. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The forecast and history horizons may not be properly configured in the planning book or in the settings for the specific planning area.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incomplete data in the master data or transaction data that is required to calculate the forecast or history horizon.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in determining the necessary horizons.
  Time Series Data: If the time series data is not available or is incorrectly set up, the system may not be able to calculate the required horizons.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the planning book or data, the system may be referencing the wrong version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that the forecast and history horizons are defined correctly. This can be done in the SAP APO configuration settings.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (like material master, location master, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained. Check for any missing entries that could affect the calculation.
  Review Planning Object Structure: Verify that the planning object structure is correctly defined and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  Examine Time Series Data: Check the time series data for the relevant planning object to ensure that it is complete and correctly formatted.
  Check Versions: If multiple versions are being used, ensure that the correct version is active and that it has the necessary data for the forecast and history horizons.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any inconsistencies in the data or configuration that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC94 (for planning area) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on configuring forecast and history horizons.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.