How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS024 - No historical time series could be determined for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 024

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS024 - No historical time series could be determined for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS024 indicates that the system could not find any historical time series data for the specified product (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with demand planning or forecasting.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is no historical sales data available for the product in question. This could be due to:
  
  The product is new and has not yet had any sales.
  Historical data has been archived or deleted.
  The data has not been properly loaded into the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data source, which could prevent the system from accessing the historical data.
  
  
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used to retrieve historical data may be too restrictive, leading to no data being found.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the product master data, such as incorrect or missing information that prevents the system from identifying the product correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify if there is any historical data available for the product. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoCubes or data sources in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Loading: If there is no historical data, ensure that the data loading process is correctly set up and that data is being loaded into the system. This may involve running the data extraction and loading jobs again.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area and ensure that it is set up correctly to include the necessary historical data. This includes checking the key figures and the data sources.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If the selection criteria are too restrictive, consider adjusting them to allow for a broader range of historical data to be included.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the product master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the product's status, validity, and any relevant attributes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or considerations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking the historical data.
  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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.