How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS225 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No time series to be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: No time series to be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS225 - Product/location &1/&2&3: No time series to be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS225 indicates that there is no time series data available for the specified product and location combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during demand planning, supply network planning, or when trying to generate forecasts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no historical data available for the specified product/location combination. This could be due to:
  
  The product has not been sold or used in the specified location.
  Data has not been uploaded or maintained correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area or key figures may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of time series data.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Historical data might have been deleted or archived, which can lead to the absence of time series.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any data for the specified product/location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if there is historical data for the product/location combination. You can do this by checking the relevant key figures in the planning book or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to view the data.
  
  
  Data Upload: If there is no data, you may need to upload historical sales data or other relevant data into the system. This can be done through data transfer processes or by using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the planning area and key figures are correctly configured. Check if the product is assigned to the correct planning area and that the key figures are set up to collect the necessary data.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the relevant data. You can switch to a different version if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or APO consultant to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: Regularly maintain and monitor the data to ensure that it is up-to-date and that any necessary historical data is retained.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (to view key figures) and /SAPAPO/MC84 (to check planning books).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.