Message type: E = Error
Message class: MG - Batch input: material master
Message number: 257
Message text: Transaction &: forecast values skipped (period ind. missing)
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MG257
- Transaction &: forecast values skipped (period ind. missing) ?The SAP error message MG257, which states "Transaction &: forecast values skipped (period ind. missing)," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or forecasting processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process forecast values for a material because the period indicator is missing for the specified transaction.
Cause: Missing Period Indicator: The most common cause of this error is that the period indicator (which defines the time period for which the forecast is valid) is not maintained in the relevant master data or configuration settings. Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the forecasting settings in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the forecasting profile. Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the forecast, such as missing entries in the forecast tables.
Solution: Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03)
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