How To Fix PPH_FCDM008 - Update of PIRs failed

PPH_FCDM008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_FCDM - Forecast Demand Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Update of PIRs failed

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PPH_FCDM008 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_FCDM008, which indicates that the update of Planned Independent Requirements (PIRs) has failed, can occur due to various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect master data (e.g., material master, plant data).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the planning area or planning version can lead to failures in updating PIRs.
  Locking Issues: If another process is locking the data that is being updated, it can cause the update to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to update PIRs.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is correctly maintained and consistent.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to check material master data and ensure that all required fields