How To Fix /SAPAPO/PR415 - Fewer historical values than entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PR -

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Fewer historical values than entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PR415 - Fewer historical values than entered ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PR415 Fewer historical values than entered typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to perform a forecast or planning run, and the system finds that there are not enough historical data points available to meet the requirements specified in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Historical Data: The primary cause of this error is that the number of historical data points available for the product or location is less than the number specified in the forecasting settings. For example, if the forecast model is set to require 12 months of historical data, but only 8 months of data is available, this error will be triggered.
  Data Gaps: There may be gaps in the historical data due to missing entries or periods where no data was recorded.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the forecasting profile may be too stringent, requiring more historical data than is available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Historical Data: Review the historical data for the product/location in question. Ensure that there is enough data available for the forecasting period you are trying to analyze.
  Adjust Forecasting Settings: If possible, adjust the forecasting settings to require fewer historical data points. This can be done in the forecasting profile settings in SAP APO.
  Data Collection: If historical data is missing, consider collecting additional data or adjusting the time frame for the forecast to include periods with available data.
  Data Maintenance: Ensure that data maintenance processes are in place to regularly update and maintain historical data to prevent this issue in the future.
  Use Alternative Models: If the current forecasting model is too strict, consider using a different forecasting model that requires fewer historical data points.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Forecasting Profiles: Review the settings in the forecasting profiles to understand the requirements for historical data.
  Data Sources: Ensure that the data sources feeding into SAP APO are complete and accurate.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO user documentation for guidance on managing historical data and configuring forecasting settings.
  
  By addressing the underlying issues related to historical data availability and adjusting the configuration settings as needed, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PR415 Fewer historical values than entered.