How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS275 - Product/location/BOD &1/&2/&3: Smoothing factor gamma changed after &4

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS275 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Product/location/BOD &1/&2/&3: Smoothing factor gamma changed after &4

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS275 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS275 indicates an issue related to the smoothing factor gamma in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of forecasting. This error typically arises when there is a change in the smoothing factor gamma after a certain point in time, which can affect the accuracy and consistency of the forecast.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Smoothing Factor: The error occurs when the smoothing factor gamma for a specific product/location/BOD (Business Object Data) has been modified after a certain date. This can happen due to manual adjustments or changes in the forecasting parameters.
  Inconsistent Data: If the historical data used for forecasting has been altered or if there are inconsistencies in the data, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the forecasting model or parameters can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the change history for the smoothing factor