How To Fix MA560 - Between & and & all historical values are zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Between & and & all historical values are zero

What causes this issue?

You have specified a key figure with no historical values.

System Response

The system bases the forecast on historical values, so if the
historical values are all zero the forecast results will also be zero.

How to fix this error?

Reconsider whether forecasting is suitable for this key figure.
To enter corrected historical values manually, select <LS>Historical</>
and then select <LS>Continue</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA560 - Between & and & all historical values are zero ?

  The SAP error message MA560 "Between & and & all historical values are zero" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to analyze or report on historical data for a material, and the system finds that there are no historical values available for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Historical Data: The most common cause of this error is that there are no historical records for the material in the specified date range. This could be due to:
  
  The material has not been used or has not had any transactions during that period.
  Data has been archived or deleted.
  The material is new and has not yet had any transactions.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the report or analysis might not align with the periods where data exists.
  
  
  Data Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the data collection settings that prevent historical data from being recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Transactions: Verify if there are any transactions for the material in the specified date range. You can do this by checking the material document or transaction history.
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: If the date range is incorrect, adjust it to a period where you know there are transactions for the material.
  
  
  Review Data Archiving: If data has been archived, you may need to restore it or check the archiving settings to ensure that historical data is retained as needed.
  
  
  Material Master Review: Ensure that the material master is correctly configured and that the necessary settings for historical data collection are in place.
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further assistance. They can help investigate any underlying issues with the data or system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data and MB51 (Material Document List) to view material transactions.
  Reporting Tools: If you are using specific reporting tools or custom reports, ensure that they are correctly set up to pull data from the appropriate tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA560 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.