How To Fix 61058 - Error reading forecast parameters for material & in plant & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Error reading forecast parameters for material & in plant & &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to plan a material which requires forecast parameters.
However, the forecast parameters have not yet been defined in the
material master record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the information required in the forecasting view of the material
master record.
Then carry out the forecast for the material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61058 - Error reading forecast parameters for material & in plant & & ?

  The SAP error message 61058, which states "Error reading forecast parameters for material & in plant & &," typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the forecast parameters for a specific material in a specified plant. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Forecast Parameters: The forecast parameters for the specified material and plant may not be set up in the system.
  Material Not Defined: The material may not be defined in the system or may not exist in the specified plant.
  Plant Not Defined: The plant specified in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the forecast parameters for the material and plant.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to the material or plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Forecast Parameters: Verify that the forecast parameters for the material in the specified plant are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 for APO or /SAPAPO/MC94 for DP) and checking the settings.
  Verify Material and Plant: Ensure that the material exists in the specified plant. You can check this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and entering the material number and plant.
  Check Plant Configuration: Make sure that the plant is correctly configured and active in the system. You can check this in the plant master data.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the forecast parameters. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to check table entries or using specific reports for data consistency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to demand planning and forecasting to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can perform a deeper analysis of the system configuration and data.