How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS131 - No forecast model has been assigned

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No forecast model has been assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS131 - No forecast model has been assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS131 indicates that there is no forecast model assigned to a particular planning object in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to run a forecast or when setting up planning books.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The most common cause is that the planning object (like a product or location) does not have a forecast model assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The forecast model may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data or planning data that prevent the assignment of a forecast model.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to include the necessary forecast models.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Forecast Model:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC90 (or the relevant transaction for your version).
  Navigate to the relevant planning area and check the settings for the forecast model.
  Assign a valid forecast