How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS191 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No forecast for demand/item exists in tripping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: No forecast for demand/item exists in tripping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS191 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No forecast for demand/item exists in tripping ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS191 indicates that there is no forecast available for a specific product/location combination when trying to perform a tripping operation in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs in the context of demand planning and supply chain management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Forecast Data: The primary reason for this error is that there is no forecast data available for the specified product and location. This could be due to:
  
  The forecast not being generated or saved.
  The forecast being deleted or not maintained for the specific period.
  The product/location combination not being included in the forecast planning.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the forecast data populated.
  
  
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used in the tripping process may not match any existing forecast data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data:
  
  Navigate to the Demand Planning (DP) module and check if there is a forecast available for the specified product and location.
  If no forecast exists, create or maintain the forecast for the required period.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Versions:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the forecast data. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the tripping process to ensure they match the available forecast data. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-run Forecasting:
  
  If the forecast data is missing, you may need to run the forecasting process again to generate the required forecast.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to create or maintain forecasts in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning or /SAPAPO/MC90 for checking the forecast.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain forecast data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary forecast data is available for the tripping process.