How To Fix PR016 - No forecast data exists

PR016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No forecast data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR016 - No forecast data exists ?

  The SAP error message PR016 ("No forecast data exists") 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:
  The error message PR016 indicates that the system is unable to find any forecast data for the specified product or location. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  No Forecast Data Created: The most common reason is that no forecast data has been created for the specific product or location in the planning book.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not contain any forecast data.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Forecast data may have been deleted or not yet generated for the specified time period.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning book or report may not match any existing forecast data.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g.,