How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ025 - Percentage smoothing only works requirements-oriented and cumulated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Percentage smoothing only works requirements-oriented and cumulated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ025 - Percentage smoothing only works requirements-oriented and cumulated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ025 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage smoothing method in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system attempts to apply percentage smoothing to a planning scenario that is not set up correctly for this method.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/SEQ025 is triggered when:
  
  Incorrect Planning Method: The percentage smoothing method is being applied to a planning scenario that is not requirements-oriented or does not support cumulative calculations.
  Data Configuration: The data or configuration settings in the planning book or key figures may not be set up to allow for percentage smoothing.
  Key Figure Settings: The key figures involved may not be defined correctly to support the smoothing method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the key figures you are using for planning are set up to be requirements-oriented and cumulative. You can do this by checking the key figure settings in the planning book.
  Go to the key figure definition in the APO system and verify that the "Cumulative" and "Requirements-oriented" options are enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning book to ensure that it is designed to support percentage smoothing. This includes verifying that the correct key figures are included and that they are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Smoothing Method:
  
  If percentage smoothing is not suitable for your scenario, consider using a different smoothing method that is compatible with your data and planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the percentage smoothing method and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning scenario again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and planning methods to better understand the configuration and usage of percentage smoothing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.