How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS023 - No tracking time series could be determined for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No tracking time series could be determined for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS023 - No tracking time series could be determined for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS023 indicates that the system could not determine a tracking time series for a specific product. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to perform a forecast or planning activity but lacks the necessary historical data to generate a time series for the specified product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Historical Data: The product may not have any historical sales data or the data may not be available in the system for the specified time period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or the planning area may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a tracking time series.
  Product Not Activated: The product may not be activated in the planning area, or it may not be included in the relevant planning books.
  Data Deletion: Historical data might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for forecasting.
  Time Series Settings: The settings for the time series in the planning area may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify that there is sufficient historical data for the product in the relevant time frame. You can do this by checking the key figures in the planning book.
  Review Product Activation: Ensure that the product is activated in the planning area and included in the relevant planning books.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the product and the planning area to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the time series settings and ensuring that the product is assigned to the correct planning version.
  Data Re-Loading: If historical data is missing, consider reloading the data from the source system or ensuring that the data transfer processes are functioning correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the time series data or /SAPAPO/MC84 to analyze the planning book.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support 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.