How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON059 - Forecast does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Forecast does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON059 - Forecast does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON059 Forecast does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a forecast is being requested for a product or location combination that does not have an associated forecast in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Forecast Data: The most common reason for this error is that there is no forecast data available for the specified product and location in the APO system.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any forecast data associated with it.
  Data Deletion: Forecast data may have been deleted or not yet created for the relevant time period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the forecast may not match any existing records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning book or data view in SAP APO and verify if the forecast data exists for the specified product and location.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the forecast for the product and location.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Forecast:
  
  If no forecast exists, you may need to create a new forecast using the appropriate forecasting methods available in SAP APO.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 to create or adjust the forecast.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the forecast data. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Check Time Period:
  
  Make sure that the time period for which you are trying to access the forecast is valid and that the forecast data exists for that period.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria used in your query or report to ensure they are correct and match the existing forecast data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Key Users or Administrators:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP APO key users or system administrators for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on forecasting and planning processes.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in demand planning to ensure they understand how to manage forecasts effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.