How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS239 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Optimization ended for moving average

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: Optimization ended for moving average

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS239 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Optimization ended for moving average ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS239 typically indicates that the optimization process for a product/location combination in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) has ended due to issues related to moving averages. This message can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with demand planning, supply planning, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Issues: The moving average calculation may fail due to missing or incorrect historical data for the product/location combination. If there are insufficient historical data points, the system cannot compute a valid moving average.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the planning book or data view may lead to issues in the optimization process. This includes settings related to the moving average calculation method.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect product master data or location master data, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary data.
  
  
  Locking Issues: If the data is locked by another process or user, it may prevent the optimization from completing successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Ensure that there is sufficient historical data for the product/location combination. If data is missing, you may need to populate it or adjust the moving average calculation parameters.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the planning book and data view. Ensure that the moving average calculation method is correctly set up.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Review the product and location master data for any inconsistencies or errors. Correct any issues found.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains the necessary data for the optimization process.
  
  
  Monitor Locks: Check if there are any locks on the data that might be preventing the optimization from completing. If necessary, coordinate with other users or processes to release the locks.
  
  
  Run Optimization Again: After addressing the above issues, try running the optimization process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZE (for optimization) to help diagnose and resolve issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and moving averages for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the optimization process to end for the moving average in SAP APO.