How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA728 - MAPE is greater than the predefined limit

/SAPAPO/MA728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 728

• Message text: MAPE is greater than the predefined limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA728 - MAPE is greater than the predefined limit ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA728 MAPE is greater than the predefined limit is related to the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module in SAP, specifically in the context of demand planning and forecasting. MAPE stands for Mean Absolute Percentage Error, which is a measure used to assess the accuracy of a forecasting model.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the MAPE value calculated for a particular forecast exceeds a predefined threshold set in the system. High MAPE values indicate that the forecast is not accurate enough, which can lead to issues in supply chain planning and inventory management.
  Possible Causes of High MAPE:
  
  Inaccurate Historical Data: If the historical data used for forecasting is incorrect or inconsistent, it can lead to poor forecast accuracy.
  Inappropriate Forecasting Model: The forecasting model selected may not be suitable for the data characteristics (e.g., seasonality, trends).
  Data Gaps: Missing data points or irregularities in the data can affect the accuracy of