How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS085 - Initialize Base Values in Customizing for forecasting not configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Initialize Base Values in Customizing for forecasting not configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS085 - Initialize Base Values in Customizing for forecasting not configured ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS085 indicates that the system is unable to initialize base values for forecasting because the necessary configuration is not set up in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with forecasting models.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of necessary configuration settings in the forecasting area of SAP APO. Specifically, it suggests that the base values required for the forecasting process have not been defined or initialized in the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for forecasting. This can typically be found under:SAP Easy Access -> Logistics -> Advanced Planning -> APO -> Demand Planning -> Basic Settings -> Initialize Base Values
  
  
  
  
  Define Base Values:
  
  In the customizing settings, ensure that you have defined the necessary base