How To Fix MA821 - Specified forecast profile not maintained in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Specified forecast profile not maintained in the system

What causes this issue?

The forecast profile you have entered does not exist.

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 an existing forecast profile, or create a new one and then use it
here.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA821 - Specified forecast profile not maintained in the system ?

  The SAP error message MA821 indicates that a specified forecast profile is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to run a forecast or planning function that requires a specific forecast profile, but that profile has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Forecast Profile: The forecast profile you are trying to use has not been created or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecast profile may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the forecast profile field when trying to execute the forecast.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Forecast Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code MP30 (or MP31 for planning) to view existing forecast profiles.
  Verify if the specified forecast profile exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Forecast Profile:
  
  If the forecast profile does not exist, you will need to create it. Use transaction code MP30 to create a new forecast profile.
  If it exists but is not maintained correctly, you can edit it to ensure all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Assign Forecast Profile:
  
  Ensure that the forecast profile is assigned to the relevant material or product in the material master record. You can do this by going to the material master (transaction code MM02) and checking the relevant views (like MRP or Forecast).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the SPRO transaction under the relevant sections for forecasting and planning to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to create and maintain forecast profiles.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify forecast profiles in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MP30: Display Forecast Profile
  MP31: Maintain Forecast Profile
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the MA821 error.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to forecasting and planning in SAP to better understand how to manage forecast profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA821 error and successfully maintain the necessary forecast profiles in your SAP system.