How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS080 - Forecast periodicity for application ID & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Forecast periodicity for application ID & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS080 - Forecast periodicity for application ID & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS080 indicates that the forecast periodicity for a specific application ID has not been maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a forecast-related function, such as generating forecasts or running planning runs.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the forecast periodicity (which defines how often forecasts are generated, e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) has not been set up for the specified application ID in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for the application ID is incomplete.
  The periodicity settings were not defined during the initial setup.
  Changes were made to the application ID that did not include updating the forecast periodicity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the forecast periodicity for the specified application ID. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the APO configuration area.
  You can typically find this under SAP APO -> Global Settings -> Forecast -> Maintain Forecast Periodicity.
  
  
  
  Maintain Forecast Periodicity:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the option to maintain forecast periodicity.
  Enter the application ID that is causing the error.
  Define the forecast periodicity (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly) as required for your planning process.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary details, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Forecast:
  
  After maintaining the forecast periodicity, try to re-run the forecast or the planning run that previously generated the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for maintaining forecast settings) or /SAPAPO/MC94 (for maintaining planning book settings) depending on your specific needs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring forecast settings in SAP APO.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the forecast generation to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the forecasts are being generated as expected.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or APO functional team for further investigation.