How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS603 - Type of forecast run (TPOP) is not allowed for service profile &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Type of forecast run (TPOP) is not allowed for service profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS603 - Type of forecast run (TPOP) is not allowed for service profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS603 indicates that there is an issue with the type of forecast run (TPOP) being used in relation to the service profile specified. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a forecast run that is not permitted by the configuration of the service profile.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Forecast Type: The forecast type (TPOP) you are trying to use is not allowed for the specified service profile. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain forecast types.
  Service Profile Configuration: The service profile may not be set up to handle the specific forecast type you are attempting to execute.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the execution of the forecast run with the specified type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the service profile in SAP APO.
  Verify that the forecast type you are trying to use is included in the allowed types for that service profile.
  If necessary, modify the service profile to include the required forecast type.
  
  
  
  Review Forecast Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the forecast type (TPOP) is correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the forecast type to be valid.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the forecast run has the necessary authorizations to perform the action with the specified forecast type.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring service profiles and forecast types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the forecast run can be executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for managing service profiles) or /SAPAPO/MC94 (for managing forecast types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring forecast runs and service profiles.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.