How To Fix MD06026 - Maintain forecast data first

MD06026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Maintain forecast data first

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MD06026 - Details

• The SAP error message MD06026, which states "Maintain forecast data first," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires forecast data to be maintained for a specific material before it can proceed with certain operations, such as creating a production order or running a planning run.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of forecast data for the material in question. Forecast data is essential for various planning processes, including demand planning and material requirements planning (MRP). If the system does not find any forecast data for the material, it cannot calculate the expected demand, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MD06026 error, you need to maintain the forecast data for the affected material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Forecasting Transaction:
  
  Use transaction code MD61 (Create Forecast) or MD62 (Change Forecast) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material and