How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS196 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No history for demand exists in tripping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 196

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS196 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No history for demand exists in tripping ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS196 indicates that there is no historical demand data available for a specific product/location combination in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during planning activities, such as when trying to generate forecasts or perform demand planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Historical Data: The most common cause of this error is that there is no historical demand data recorded for the specified product and location. This can happen if:
  
  The product is new and has not yet had any sales or demand recorded.
  The location is newly created and has not been used in any transactions.
  Historical data has been deleted or not loaded properly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data model that prevent the system from accessing the historical data.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the data transfer process that resulted in missing historical demand data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify if there is any historical demand data for the specified product/location. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the SAP system (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for demand planning).
  
  
  Data Entry: If the product is new, consider entering some initial demand data manually to allow the system to generate forecasts.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of the planning area and ensure that it is set up correctly to include the necessary historical data. Check the settings in the planning book and the data view.
  
  
  Data Load: If you are using data from an external system, ensure that the data load process is functioning correctly and that historical demand data is being transferred properly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to demand planning and historical data to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a bug or a deeper configuration issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP1 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking historical data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.