How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS260 - Product/location &1/&2&3: History in weeks cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2&3: History in weeks cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS260 - Product/location &1/&2&3: History in weeks cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS260 indicates that the system is unable to determine the historical data for a specific product/location combination. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access historical data for forecasting or planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Historical 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.
  Historical data has not been maintained or has been deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data model that prevents the system from accessing the historical data.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ECC), there may be issues with the data transfer process that result in missing historical data.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The specified time period for which the history is being requested may not be valid or may not have any data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify if there is historical data available for the product/location combination. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the APO system (e.g., /SAPAPO/ORDERS or /SAPAPO/PLAF).
  
  
  Data Maintenance: If historical data is missing, you may need to ensure that the data is correctly maintained. This could involve:
  
  Entering sales data for the product/location.
  Running the necessary data extraction or transfer processes to populate historical data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of the planning area and ensure that it is set up correctly to access historical data. This includes checking the settings for the key figures and the time series.
  
  
  Check Time Period: Ensure that the time period for which you are trying to access historical data is valid and that data exists for that period.
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation: If data is being transferred from another system, validate that the transfer process is functioning correctly and that data is being populated as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the key figures and historical data for the product/location.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for more details on historical data management and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.