How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS028 - Forecast run is only possible in the change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Forecast run is only possible in the change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS028 - Forecast run is only possible in the change mode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS028 Forecast run is only possible in the change mode typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to execute a forecast run while the system is in display mode rather than change mode. This error indicates that the system requires the user to be in a mode that allows for changes to be made in order to perform the forecast run.
  Cause:
  
  Mode Restriction: The forecast run can only be executed when the planning book is in change mode. If the planning book is opened in display mode, the system will not allow the forecast run to proceed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to switch to change mode.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the planning book that restrict the execution of certain functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode:
  
  Open the planning book in change mode. You can do this by selecting the appropriate option in the SAP GUI or the planning book interface.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to switch to change mode.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Verify that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform forecast runs and to access the planning book in change mode.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning book to ensure that it is configured to allow forecast runs. This may involve consulting with your SAP APO administrator or checking the planning book configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific planning book and its functionalities.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly use the planning book and understand the difference between display and change modes.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the forecast run in SAP APO.