How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS052 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No disaggregated forecast exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: No disaggregated forecast exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS052 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No disaggregated forecast exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS052 indicates that there is no disaggregated forecast available for the specified product and location combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system attempts to access forecast data that has not been generated or is not available for the specified product/location.
  Cause:
  
  No Disaggregation Performed: The forecast data may not have been disaggregated from the higher level (e.g., product group or overall forecast) to the specific product/location level.
  Forecast Data Not Created: There may be no forecast data created for the specified product/location combination.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not contain the necessary forecast data.
  Data Deletion: The forecast data may have been deleted or not yet generated for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data: Verify if there is any forecast data available for the specified product/location. You can do this by checking the forecast in the relevant planning book or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for forecast analysis).
  
  
  Perform Disaggregation: If the forecast exists at a higher level, ensure that disaggregation is performed to break it down to the product/location level. This can be done using the disaggregation function in the planning book or through the relevant planning functions.
  
  
  Create Forecast: If no forecast exists, you may need to create a forecast for the product/location. This can be done using the forecasting functions in APO, such as using historical data to generate a new forecast.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the forecast data. You can switch to a different version if necessary.
  
  
  Review Data Deletion Policies: Check if there are any data retention policies that might have led to the deletion of forecast data. If necessary, restore the data from backups or regenerate it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing forecasts and disaggregation in APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for forecast analysis, /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning, and /SAPAPO/DP90 for disaggregation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage forecast data in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary forecast data is available for planning activities.