How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS335 - No Copy of Source Forecast Profile Product/Location Product by Location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 335

• Message text: No Copy of Source Forecast Profile Product/Location Product by Location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS335 - No Copy of Source Forecast Profile Product/Location Product by Location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS335 indicates that there is no copy of the source forecast profile for a specific product/location combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or utilize a forecast profile that has not been defined or copied for the specified product and location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Forecast Profile: The primary cause of this error is that the forecast profile for the specified product/location combination has not been created or copied from a source profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the APO system, leading to the absence of the required forecast profile.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data was supposed to be transferred from another system (like SAP ERP) and it failed, the forecast profile may not exist in APO.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Copy Forecast Profile:
  
  Navigate to the forecast profile settings in the APO system.
  Check if the source forecast profile exists. If it does, you can copy it to the desired product/location combination.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new forecast profile and assign it to the product/location.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for forecast profiles is correctly set up in the system.
  Verify that the product and location are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is available and correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/FCST to check forecast profiles and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on creating and managing forecast profiles.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/FCST for managing forecasts and /SAPAPO/MC62 for maintaining forecast profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify forecast profiles in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS335 and ensure that the necessary forecast profiles are in place for your products and locations.