How To Fix MPR1014 - No &1 record found for &2 &3. Material will not be forecast externally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPR1 - Messages Transferring Forecast Data from External Systems

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No &1 record found for &2 &3. Material will not be forecast externally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPR1014 - No &1 record found for &2 &3. Material will not be forecast externally ?

  The SAP error message MPR1014 ("No &1 record found for &2 &3. Material will not be forecast externally") typically occurs in the context of demand planning and forecasting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary records for a specific material in the forecast data, which prevents the material from being included in external forecasting processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material may not have the required master data set up in the system, such as a material master record or a forecast profile.
  Forecast Profile Not Assigned: The material may not be assigned to a forecast profile, which is necessary for the system to generate forecasts.
  Data Not Available: There may be no historical data available for the material, which is needed for the forecasting process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecasting process may not be correctly set up, leading to the inability to find the necessary records.
  Inactive or Deleted Records: The records that are needed for forecasting may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPR1014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material exists in the system and that all relevant data is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the material is set up with the appropriate views (e.g., Sales, MRP, Forecasting).
  
  
  
  Assign Forecast Profile:
  
  Check if the material is assigned to a valid forecast profile. If not, assign the appropriate forecast profile to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Historical Data:
  
  Ensure that there is sufficient historical sales data for the material. If there is no data, consider entering historical sales figures or using a different material for forecasting.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the forecasting process in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Records:
  
  Verify if the records needed for forecasting have been marked as inactive or deleted. If so, you may need to reactivate them or create new records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the forecasting process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MP30 (Maintain Forecast), or MC.9 (Forecast Analysis) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MPR1014 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.