How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA658 - Specify a forecast key figure

/SAPAPO/MA658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Specify a forecast key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA658 - Specify a forecast key figure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA658 Specify a forecast key figure typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to execute a forecast-related function without specifying a key figure for the forecast. This error indicates that the system requires a specific key figure to perform the forecast calculation or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a forecast key figure in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the forecasting model or the key figures in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required key figure in the input fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Forecast Key Figure:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid forecast key figure in the appropriate field. This key figure should be defined in your planning area