How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS044 - No product location combination for automatic model selection

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No product location combination for automatic model selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS044 - No product location combination for automatic model selection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS044 indicates that there is no product-location combination available for automatic model selection in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a forecasting operation, but it cannot find the necessary data to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Product-Location Combination: The most common cause is that the specific product-location combination does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The product not being defined in the system for the specific location.
  The product-location combination not being activated for forecasting.
  
  
  
  Data Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data setup in the APO system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may not be complete or correctly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product-Location Combinations:
  
  Go to the product master data and ensure that the product is defined for the specific location.
  Verify that the product-location combination is active for forecasting.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (product master, location master, etc.) is correctly maintained and complete.
  Check if the product is assigned to the correct planning area.
  
  
  
  Activate Forecasting:
  
  If the product-location combination exists but is not activated for forecasting, you may need to activate it in the planning book or the relevant forecasting settings.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning area to ensure that it is configured to include the product-location combination.
  
  
  
  Run Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM (for time series management) to check for inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to forecasting and planning area configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (for maintaining product master data) and /SAPAPO/MC73 (for maintaining location master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.