How To Fix PR035 - Material is not provided for forecast

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Material is not provided for forecast

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR035 - Material is not provided for forecast ?

  The SAP error message PR035, which states "Material is not provided for forecast," typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a material that is required for generating a forecast. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material for which the forecast is being generated may not exist in the system or may not be properly set up in the material master.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The material may not be assigned to the correct planning area or may not be included in the planning version being used.
  Forecast Profile Issues: The forecast profile assigned to the material may not be configured correctly, or the material may not be included in the forecast profile.
  Inactive Material: The material may be flagged as inactive or discontinued in the system.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues preventing the forecast from being generated for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master (transaction code MM03) and that it is active. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, MRP) are maintained.
  Review Planning Area: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct planning area and that it is included in the relevant planning version. You can check this in the planning area settings.
  Validate Forecast Profile: Check the forecast profile assigned to the material and ensure it is correctly configured. You can do this in the forecasting settings (transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90).
  Activate Material: If the material is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new material master record.
  Check for Data Locks: Investigate if there are any data locks that might be preventing the forecast from being generated. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), /SAPAPO/MC90 (Forecast Profile), and SM12 (Display Locks).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on demand planning and forecasting to understand the configuration and setup requirements better.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material master and forecasting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PR035 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.