How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS247 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Seasonal trend model with FPG cannot be used

/SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: Seasonal trend model with FPG cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS247 - Product/location &1/&2&3: Seasonal trend model with FPG cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS247 indicates that there is an issue with the seasonal trend model in the context of the Forecasting and Planning (FPG) functionality within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it suggests that the seasonal trend model cannot be used for the specified product/location combination.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Model Configuration: The seasonal trend model may not be properly configured for the product/location in question. This could be due to missing parameters or settings in the forecasting model.
  
  
  Data Availability: There may not be enough historical data available for the product/location to generate a seasonal trend. Seasonal models typically require a sufficient amount of historical data to identify patterns.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: The historical data might have gaps, inconsistencies, or anomalies that prevent the model from being applied.
  
  
  Model Compatibility: The selected forecasting model may not be compatible with the characteristics of the product/location, such as