How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS068 - No product location combination for forecast run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: No product location combination for forecast run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS068 - No product location combination for forecast run ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS068 indicates that there is no valid product-location combination for the forecast run in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a specific product at a particular location for which a forecast is being generated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The product or location may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the product master data or location master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecast run may not include the necessary product-location combinations.
  Inactive Product or Location: The product or location may be inactive or not available for planning.
  Forecast Profile Issues: The forecast profile assigned to the product may not be set up correctly or may not include the location.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data for the product-location combination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product and location exist in the system. You can check this in the product master (transaction C223) and location master (transaction C202).
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location in the product-location relationship.
  
  
  
  Review Forecast Profile:
  
  Check the forecast profile assigned to the product. Ensure that it is correctly configured to include the necessary product-location combinations.
  You can review and adjust the forecast profile settings in transaction /SAPAPO/FCST_PROFILE.
  
  
  
  Activate Product/Location:
  
  If the product or location is inactive, activate it. This can be done in the respective master data transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using for the forecast run has the necessary data. You can check this in the planning version settings (transaction /SAPAPO/VER).
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the consistency check tools available in APO to identify any inconsistencies in master data or planning data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Product Master Data
  C202: Location Master Data
  /SAPAPO/FCST_PROFILE: Forecast Profile Configuration
  /SAPAPO/VER: Planning Version Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  APO Configuration: Ensure that the APO system is properly configured for your specific business processes, including the setup of product-location combinations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.