How To Fix /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR405 - Insufficient historical values available for initialization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Insufficient historical values available for initialization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR405 - Insufficient historical values available for initialization ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ESPP_PR405 indicates that there are insufficient historical values available for the initialization of a planning object in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises during the initialization of a planning book or when trying to run a planning function that requires historical data.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Historical Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have enough historical data for the specific key figures or characteristics required for the initialization process.
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve historical data may be too restrictive, leading to insufficient data being available.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may be issues with data maintenance, such as missing or incomplete data entries in the relevant InfoProviders or data sources.
  Time Period: The time period for which historical data is being requested may not have any data available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify that there is sufficient historical data available for the planning object. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoProvider or data source in the SAP system.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria are too restrictive, consider adjusting them to include a broader range of data. This may involve changing the time period or other filters applied during the data retrieval process.
  Data Maintenance: Ensure that the historical data is correctly maintained and populated in the system. This may involve running data extraction processes or correcting any data inconsistencies.
  Review Initialization Settings: Check the settings for the initialization process to ensure that they are configured correctly and that the required key figures are included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning function or initialization process you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking key figures) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for checking planning books) to analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.