How To Fix PR033 - No forecast values exist for calculating the reorder level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No forecast values exist for calculating the reorder level

What causes this issue?

The reorder level should be calculated automatically. However, due to
the fact that no forecast values exist for the material, the system was
not able to carry out the calculation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Execute the forecast for the material or manually enter forecast values
in the material's master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR033 - No forecast values exist for calculating the reorder level ?

  The SAP error message PR033 ("No forecast values exist for calculating the reorder level") typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory control within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the reorder level for a material because there are no forecast values available for that material.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Forecast Data: The primary cause of this error is that there are no forecast values maintained for the material in question. This could be due to:
  
  The forecast not being created or updated in the system.
  The forecast data being deleted or not saved properly.
  The material not being set up for forecasting.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured correctly to allow for forecasting. This includes settings in the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) views.
  
  
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set up correctly, which can affect the calculation of reorder levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Forecast Data:
  
  Navigate to the forecasting transaction (e.g., using transaction code MC88 for forecast maintenance).
  Ensure that forecast values are created for the relevant time periods for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the MRP views to ensure that the material is set up for forecasting. Specifically, verify that the "Forecast" checkbox is selected and that the relevant planning parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the planning parameters (like lot size, safety stock, etc.) are set correctly in the material master.
  Check if the reorder level calculation method is appropriate for the material.
  
  
  
  Run MRP:
  
  After ensuring that the forecast data is available and the material master is correctly configured, run the MRP process (transaction code MD02 or MD03) to recalculate the reorder levels.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MC88: Forecast Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD02: MRP Run for Single Material
  MD03: MRP Run for Collective Processing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to forecasting and reorder levels.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in inventory management are trained on how to maintain forecast data and understand the implications of missing data on inventory levels.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PR033 error and ensure that the reorder levels for your materials are calculated correctly.