Message SAP /MAP/M815 - Forecast model &1: influencing factor &2 does not have the periodicity &3

Diagnosis
You want to use the influencing factor &V2& in the forecast model &V1&.
All influencing factors used in a forecast model must use the sameperiodicity as defined for the forecast model.
In the case of calendrical influencing factors (for example, influencingfactors of the types number of sales days or event), this is a directCustomizing setting for the relevant influencing factor.
In the case of non-calendrical influencing factors (for example,influencing factors of the type BPS key figure), you set the periodicityby including the following time characteristics in the definition levelof the influencing factor:

  • Periodicity week (W): time characteristic 0CALWEEK

  • Periodicity month (M): time characteristic 0CALMONTH

  • Periodicity posting period (P): time characteristic 0FISCPER

    • The forecast model &V1& (periodicity &V3&) and the influencing factorV2 have different periodicities, however.

    System Response
    Processing is cancelled.

    Procedure
    In the forecast model &V1&, only use influencing factors with theperiodicity &V3&.