How To Fix RS_FCST_EXC001 - No historical data provided

RS_FCST_EXC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_FCST_EXC - Exception messages for forcast service

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No historical data provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_FCST_EXC001 - No historical data provided ?

  The SAP error message RS_FCST_EXC001: No historical data provided typically occurs in the context of forecasting and planning within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any historical data to perform the required forecasting calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is no historical data available for the key figures or characteristics that are required for the forecasting process.
  Incorrect Data Selection: The data selection criteria may be too restrictive, leading to no data being retrieved.
  Data Not Loaded: Historical data may not have been loaded into the system or may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecasting model may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in data retrieval.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify that historical data exists for the relevant key