How To Fix /SAPAPO/MLR_IN_UNIV006 - Causal variable &1 not considered (no future values available)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MLR_IN_UNIV -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Causal variable &1 not considered (no future values available)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MLR_IN_UNIV006 - Causal variable &1 not considered (no future values available) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MLR_IN_UNIV006 Causal variable &1 not considered (no future values available) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with demand planning or forecasting. This error indicates that a causal variable (e.g., a variable that is expected to influence the forecast) is not being considered in the forecast calculation because there are no future values available for that variable.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Future Values: The primary cause of this error is that the causal variable specified does not have any future values available in the planning book or data source. This could happen if:
  
  The data for the causal variable has not been maintained for future periods.
  The data is missing due to incorrect data entry or data extraction processes.
  The planning horizon is not set correctly, leading to a lack of future data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the forecasting model may not be set up