How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS027 - Forecast run relevance (minimum number of days) not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Forecast run relevance (minimum number of days) not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS027 - Forecast run relevance (minimum number of days) not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS027 indicates that the forecast run relevance has not been maintained for a specific product or location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a forecast run, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the minimum number of days required for the forecast.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the forecast run relevance settings for the product or location have not been defined. This can happen if:
  
  The forecast profile is not assigned to the product.
  The minimum number of days for the forecast run relevance is not set in the forecast profile.
  The product or location is not properly configured in the APO system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the forecast run relevance is properly maintained. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check Forecast Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 (or use the relevant menu path).
  Check if the forecast profile assigned to the product/location is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Minimum Number of Days:
  
  In the forecast profile, ensure that the "Minimum Number of Days" field is filled out. This field specifies the minimum number of days for which the forecast should be calculated.
  If it is not maintained, enter a valid number that meets your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Forecast Profile:
  
  Ensure that the forecast profile is assigned to the relevant product and location combination. You can do this in the product master data or location master data.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MD03 to check the product master data and ensure that the forecast profile is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Forecast:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the forecast process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC90: Maintain Forecast Profiles
  /SAPAPO/MD03: Display Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/MC94: Forecast Run
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring forecast profiles and understanding forecast run relevance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to forecast runs in APO.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute your forecast run in SAP APO.