How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS185 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Calculation of MAD not possible

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: Calculation of MAD not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS185 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Calculation of MAD not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS185 indicates that the calculation of the Moving Average Demand (MAD) for a specific product/location combination is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system attempts to compute demand forecasts but encounters issues.
  Causes:
  
  
  Insufficient Historical Data: The most common reason for this error is that there is not enough historical demand data available for the specified product/location. MAD calculations require a certain amount of past data to generate a meaningful average.
  
  
  Data Gaps: There may be gaps in the historical data, such as missing entries for certain periods, which can prevent the calculation from being performed.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecasting model or the product/location master data may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  
  Inactive Product/Location: The product or location may be inactive or not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The time periods defined for the calculation may not align with the available data, leading to an inability to compute MAD.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Ensure that there is sufficient historical demand data for the product/location. If there is not enough data, consider extending the time frame or using a different forecasting method.
  
  
  Fill Data Gaps: Review the historical data for gaps and fill in any missing entries. This may involve entering missing sales orders or demand data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the forecasting model and ensure that the product/location master data is correctly set up. This includes verifying that the product is active and that the location is valid.
  
  
  Adjust Time Periods: Ensure that the time periods defined for the MAD calculation align with the available historical data. Adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  Use Alternative Forecasting Methods: If MAD cannot be calculated due to insufficient data, consider using alternative forecasting methods that may require less historical data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on troubleshooting this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP APO related to forecasting and demand planning to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully calculate the Moving Average Demand for the specified product/location.