How To Fix SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN020 - Forecast to end date flag is not maintained for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN - General Message Class Time Planning Sheet

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Forecast to end date flag is not maintained for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN020 - Forecast to end date flag is not maintained for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_GEN020 indicates that the "Forecast to end date" flag is not maintained for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of planning and forecasting processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a setting that specifies whether the forecast should be generated up to the end date for the specified company code. If this flag is not set, the system cannot proceed with the forecast generation, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the "Forecast to end date" flag for the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Advanced Planning and Optimization -> Demand Planning -> Basic Settings -> Maintain Forecast to End Date
  
  
  
  
  Maintain the Flag:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the company code that is causing the error.
  Set the "Forecast to end date" flag for that company code. This typically involves checking a box or selecting an option that indicates the forecast should be generated to the end date.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Forecast:
  
  Once the flag is maintained, re-run the forecast process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC for configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on demand planning and configuration settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the forecast generation to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there could be additional configuration or data issues at play.