How To Fix MM374 - No forecast data exists in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 374

• Message text: No forecast data exists in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM374 - No forecast data exists in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM374 ("No forecast data exists in plant &1") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to find any forecast data for a specific material in the specified plant. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create a purchase requisition or during demand planning.
  Causes:
  
  No Forecast Data: The most straightforward cause is that there is simply no forecast data maintained for the material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The plant or material number may be incorrectly specified in the transaction.
  Data Deletion: Forecast data may have been deleted or not yet created for the material.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any forecast data.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data that prevent the forecast from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data:
  
  Navigate to the forecast data for the material in the specified plant using transaction code MD63 (Display Forecast).
  Ensure that there is valid forecast data available for the material.
  
  
  
  Create Forecast Data:
  
  If no forecast data exists, you can create it using transaction code MD61 (Create Forecast).
  Enter the necessary details and save the forecast data.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Material:
  
  Double-check that the correct plant and material number are being used in the transaction.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the forecast data.
  You can check the planning version in the forecast settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that it is correctly set up for forecasting.
  Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion and is active.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD63: Display Forecast
  MD61: Create Forecast
  MD02: MRP Run (to check if the forecast is being considered)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on forecasting and planning processes.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create forecast data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM374 error and implement the appropriate solution.