How To Fix /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL041 - Characteristics-based forecast without orders found for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Characteristics-based forecast without orders found for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL041 - Characteristics-based forecast without orders found for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL041 indicates that the system is unable to find any historical order data for a specific product when attempting to generate a characteristics-based forecast. This can occur in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP, particularly in the context of demand planning.
  Cause:
  
  No Historical Orders: The primary reason for this error is that there are no historical sales orders or relevant data available for the specified product. The characteristics-based forecasting method relies on historical data to generate forecasts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the characteristics-based forecasting might not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to retrieve the necessary data.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used for the forecast might be too restrictive, resulting in no data being available for the forecast calculation.
  Product Not Active: The product may not be active in the planning book or may not have been set up correctly in the APO system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify that there are historical sales orders or relevant data for the product in question. If there are no orders, consider adding historical data or using a different forecasting method that does not rely on order data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the characteristics-based forecasting is configured correctly. Check the settings in the forecasting profile and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined and linked to the product.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for the forecast. Make sure that they are not too restrictive and that they include the necessary time periods and characteristics.
  Activate Product: Ensure that the product is active in the planning book and that it is included in the relevant planning area.
  Use Alternative Forecasting Methods: If no historical data is available, consider using alternative forecasting methods such as time series forecasting or statistical forecasting that do not rely on order data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Forecasting Profiles: Review the forecasting profiles in the APO system to ensure they are set up correctly for the product.
  Planning Books and Data Views: Check the planning books and data views to ensure that the product is included and that the data is being pulled correctly.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Consult SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  APO Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product is complete and accurate, including product hierarchy, location, and other relevant attributes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.