How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA831 - Horizon of time series & lies outside forecast horizon

/SAPAPO/MA831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Horizon of time series & lies outside forecast horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA831 - Horizon of time series & lies outside forecast horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA831 indicates that the horizon of the time series lies outside the forecast horizon. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with demand planning or supply network planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Series Configuration: The time series data you are trying to analyze or forecast may have a time horizon that extends beyond the defined forecast horizon in your planning settings.
  Forecast Horizon Settings: The forecast horizon may not be set correctly in the planning book or in the configuration settings, leading to a mismatch between the time series data and the forecast horizon.
  Data Gaps: There may be gaps or missing data in the time series that cause the system to interpret the time series as extending beyond the forecast horizon.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be aligned with the time series data, leading to discrepancies in the forecast