How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS084 - Automatic model selection in Customizing was not configured

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Automatic model selection in Customizing was not configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS084 - Automatic model selection in Customizing was not configured ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS084 indicates that the automatic model selection for forecasting in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) has not been configured in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to use the forecasting functionality without having set up the necessary configurations for model selection.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the lack of configuration for automatic model selection in the forecasting settings. This can happen if:
  
  The necessary customizing settings for model selection have not been maintained.
  The relevant forecasting models have not been defined or activated.
  The system is trying to use a forecasting method that requires model selection, but the configuration is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the automatic model selection in the SAP APO system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for APO.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Forecasting Settings:
  
  Follow the path: APO > Supply Chain Planning > Demand Planning > Forecasting > Automatic Model Selection.
  
  
  
  Configure Automatic Model Selection:
  
  In the automatic model selection settings, you need to define the criteria for model selection.
  Ensure that you have defined the forecasting models that you want to use and that they are activated.
  
  
  
  Define Model Selection Profiles:
  
  Create or modify model selection profiles that specify which models to use under what conditions.
  Assign these profiles to the relevant planning areas or products.
  
  
  
  Check Forecasting Models:
  
  Ensure that the forecasting models you want to use are properly defined in the system.
  You can check this under APO > Supply Chain Planning > Demand Planning > Forecasting > Define Forecasting Models.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary configurations, test the forecasting functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring automatic model selection in APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning and /SAPAPO/MC for model configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure automatic model selection in your SAP APO system.