How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS716 - VCL Demand Horizon: Anticipated demand considered(product &1 location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 716

• Message text: VCL Demand Horizon: Anticipated demand considered(product &1 location &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS716 - VCL Demand Horizon: Anticipated demand considered(product &1 location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS716 is related to the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module in SAP, specifically concerning the Demand Planning and Deployment processes. This message indicates that the anticipated demand for a specific product at a specific location is being considered, but there may be issues or considerations that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  The error message typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Demand Horizon Configuration: The demand horizon may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the time frame for which demand is being forecasted does not align with the settings in the system.
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be insufficient or incorrect data for the product and location specified. This could include missing historical sales data, forecast data, or master data.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the necessary data for the product and location.
  
  
  Product/Location Not Active: The product or location may not be active in the planning book or may not be included in the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Demand Horizon Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the demand horizon in the APO system.
  Ensure that the demand horizon is set correctly for the product and location in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure it is complete and accurate.
  Review historical sales data and forecast data to ensure they are available and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it includes the necessary data for the product and location.
  If necessary, create or adjust the planning version to include the required data.
  
  
  
  Activate Product/Location:
  
  Ensure that the product and location are active in the planning book and included in the planning process.
  If they are not active, activate them and ensure they are included in the relevant planning books.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights into the error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Jobs:
  
  If applicable, run the relevant planning jobs to refresh the data and ensure that the latest information is being used in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning and /SAPAPO/DP91 for planning book configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error message and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.