How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI050 - Average demand period and horizon must be greater or equal than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Average demand period and horizon must be greater or equal than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI050 - Average demand period and horizon must be greater or equal than zero ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI050 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the average demand period and horizon in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically in the context of demand planning or forecasting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the average demand period or horizon is set to a negative value. In SAP SCM, these parameters must be greater than or equal to zero because they define the time frames for which demand is calculated. If they are negative, the system cannot process the demand planning correctly, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the configuration settings for the average demand period and horizon. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the section related to demand planning or forecasting.
  
  
  
  Check Average Demand Settings:
  
  Look for the settings related to average demand period and horizon.
  Ensure that both values are set to zero or a positive integer.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Values:
  
  If you find that either the average demand period or horizon is set to a negative value, change it to a valid value (0 or greater).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the process that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to your version of SAP SCM for detailed information on demand planning configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCF/DP for demand planning or /SCF/DP_ADMIN for administrative tasks.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your demand planning settings are correctly configured.