How To Fix MPR1017 - No forecast values adopted for &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No forecast values adopted for &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPR1017 - No forecast values adopted for &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPR1017 "No forecast values adopted for &1 &2 &3" typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar functionalities in SAP ERP.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system was unable to find any forecast values for the specified combination of characteristics (usually a product and location). The placeholders (&1, &2, &3) represent specific identifiers, such as:
  
  &1: Product ID
  &2: Location or plant ID
  &3: Other relevant characteristic (e.g., version, planning area)
  
  The absence of forecast values can be due to several reasons:
  
  No Historical Data: There may not be enough historical data available to generate a forecast.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any forecast data.
  Data Not Activated: The forecast data may not have been activated or saved properly.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing forecast data.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product or location, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MPR1017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Ensure that there is sufficient historical data for the product and location. If not, consider adjusting the historical data or using a different product/location combination.
  
  
  Verify Planning Version: Check if the correct planning version is being used. You can do this by navigating to the planning book and ensuring that the version contains the necessary forecast data.
  
  
  Activate Forecast Data: If forecast data has been created but not activated, make sure to activate it. This can usually be done in the forecasting transaction or through the relevant planning book.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria used in the planning run. Ensure that they match the characteristics of the forecast data you expect to adopt.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the product and location to ensure that it is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing entries or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Run Forecasting Again: If necessary, re-run the forecasting process to generate new forecast values.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning, /SAPAPO/MC for master data checks, and /SAPAPO/DP90 for forecast analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on demand planning and forecasting for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MPR1017 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.