How To Fix TE421 - Invalid confidence level

TE421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Invalid confidence level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE421 - Invalid confidence level ?

  The SAP error message TE421 "Invalid confidence level" typically occurs in the context of SAP's forecasting and planning functionalities, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the confidence level specified for a forecasting model or planning scenario is not valid or acceptable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input Value: The confidence level might be set to a value that is outside the acceptable range. For example, confidence levels are usually expected to be between 0 and 1 (or 0% to 100%).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the forecasting model or planning scenario that leads to the acceptance of an invalid confidence level.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being used for forecasting may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to the generation of an invalid confidence level.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, software bugs or issues in the version of SAP being