Diagnosis
An unexpected number of characteristics is set in thequery definition formethod &SYST-MSGV1& and analytical application 'Forecast' (004), whichis set for the use of
alternative historical data
(AHD).
The characteristics "material" and possibly "plant", and the timecharacteristic "period" are expected when loading AHD from SAP BW.

System Response
Loading of the alternative historical data (AHD) from SAP BW iscancelled for this query.

Procedure
Check the definition of query &SYST-MSGV1& in Customizing.