How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS193 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No forecast for demand exists in tripping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 193

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS193 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No forecast for demand exists in tripping ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS193 indicates that there is no forecast for demand available for a specific product/location combination during the tripping process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to generate a forecast or during the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Forecast Data: The primary cause of this error is that there is no forecast data available for the specified product and location. This could be due to:
  
  The forecast has not been created or maintained for the product/location.
  The forecast data has been deleted or is not valid for the planning period.
  The product/location combination is new and has not yet been set up with forecast data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the forecast data populated.
  
  
  Data Selection Issues: There may be issues with the selection criteria used in the planning run, leading to the exclusion of relevant forecast data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data: 
  
  Navigate to the forecast maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/FCST) and verify if there is forecast data for the specified product/location.
  If no data exists, create or maintain the forecast for the product/location.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct planning version is being used in the planning run. Check if the forecast data exists in the selected version.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that might affect the availability of forecast data.
  
  
  
  Run Forecasting:
  
  If necessary, run the forecasting process to generate the required forecast data for the product/location.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the forecasting process to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing forecasts in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/FCST for forecast maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning book settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain forecast data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.