How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE_APO028 - Location products do not exist for recalculation of forecast in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE_APO -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Location products do not exist for recalculation of forecast in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO028 - Location products do not exist for recalculation of forecast in the past ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE_APO028 indicates that there are no location products available for the specified time period when attempting to recalculate the forecast in the past. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with forecast data.
  Cause:
  
  No Location Products Defined: The location products for the specified location and product combination may not be defined in the system for the time period you are trying to recalculate.
  Data Deletion: Historical data might have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of location product data for the past periods.
  Incorrect Time Period: The time period specified for recalculation may not align with the periods for which data exists.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries for location products.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Location Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the location product master data in SAP APO and verify that the relevant location and product combinations exist for the time period in question.
  Ensure that the location product is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Time Period:
  
  Confirm that the time period you are trying to recalculate is valid and that there is historical data available for that period.
  If necessary, adjust the time period to one where data exists.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MDP to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Data:
  
  If location products are missing, you may need to recreate them or restore them from backups if they were deleted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP for master data maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC62 for forecast management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.