How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS036 - Product/location &1/&2&4: Inconsistent historical data in period &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&4: Inconsistent historical data in period &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS036 - Product/location &1/&2&4: Inconsistent historical data in period &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS036 indicates that there is inconsistent historical data for a specific product/location combination in the specified period. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system detects discrepancies in the historical data that are necessary for planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The historical data for the product/location combination may have been altered or corrupted. This can happen due to manual data entry errors, incorrect data uploads, or issues during data migration.
  Missing Data: There may be missing historical data for the specified period, which is required for the planning algorithms to function correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the data model may not align with the actual data, leading to inconsistencies.
  Time Period Issues: The specified period may not be correctly defined or may fall outside the range of available historical data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Validation: Check the historical data for the specified product/location and period. Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly formatted.
  Reprocess Data: If inconsistencies are found, you may need to reprocess the historical data. This can involve correcting any errors and re-uploading the data.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the time buckets and data model settings.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking the planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking the data consistency) to analyze and correct the data.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the inconsistency.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify and rectify any discrepancies in the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on data consistency issues in APO.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for best practices on data management and planning area configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the inconsistency and implement a solution to resolve the error.