How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA832 - Start of time series & lies before start of forecast horizon

/SAPAPO/MA832 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 832

• Message text: Start of time series & lies before start of forecast horizon

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA832 - Start of time series & lies before start of forecast horizon ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA832 Start of time series lies before start of forecast horizon typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the time series data and the forecast horizon defined in the system. This error indicates that the starting point of the time series data you are trying to analyze or process is earlier than the defined start of the forecast horizon.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Series Data Configuration: The time series data you are working with may have a start date that is earlier than the forecast horizon defined in the system.
  Forecast Horizon Settings: The forecast horizon may not be set correctly, or it may not cover the time series data you are trying to analyze.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry or configuration of the time series data, leading to incorrect start dates.
  Master Data Issues: The