How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_FCST350 - Enter the number of periods

/SAPAPO/SCMB_FCST350 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_FCST -

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Enter the number of periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_FCST350 - Enter the number of periods ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_FCST350 typically indicates that a required input field for the number of periods is missing or incorrectly filled in during a forecasting operation in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error often occurs when users are trying to execute a forecast or planning run and have not specified the number of periods for which the forecast should be generated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a value for the number of periods in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Input: The value entered may not be valid (e.g., negative numbers, zero, or non-numeric values).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the forecasting model or planning area that require attention.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Number of Periods: Ensure that you enter a valid number in the field for the number of periods. This should be a positive integer that represents how many future periods you want to forecast.
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