How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS085 - Initialize Base Values in Customizing for forecasting not configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Initialize Base Values in Customizing for forecasting not configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS085 - Initialize Base Values in Customizing for forecasting not configured ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS085 indicates that the system is unable to initialize base values for forecasting because the necessary configuration is not set up in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with forecasting models.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of necessary configuration settings in the forecasting area of SAP APO. Specifically, it suggests that the base values required for the forecasting process have not been defined or initialized in the customizing settings.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the customizing settings for forecasting. This can typically be found under:
  SAP Easy Access -> Logistics -> Advanced Planning -> APO -> Demand Planning -> Basic Settings -> Initialize Base Values
  
  
  
  
  Define Base Values:
  
  In the customizing settings, ensure that you have defined the necessary base values for your forecasting models. This may involve setting up parameters such as:
  
  Base value types
  Initialization methods
  Time series data settings
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Forecasting Models:
  
  Verify that the forecasting models you are using are correctly configured. Ensure that they are linked to the appropriate data sources and that all required parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Run Initialization:
  
  After configuring the base values, you may need to run the initialization process again to ensure that the system can now access the required base values.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Once the configuration is complete, test the forecasting process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the forecasting runs successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/MC for Master Data to access relevant areas in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP APO for detailed guidance on configuring forecasting settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure the necessary settings for forecasting in SAP APO.