How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS336 - No Copy of Source Forecast Profile Location/Location Product by Products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 336

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS336 - No Copy of Source Forecast Profile Location/Location Product by Products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS336 indicates that there is no copy of the source forecast profile for the specified location or location product by products. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a forecast or planning function that requires a forecast profile to be copied from a source location or product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Forecast Profile: The source location or product does not have a forecast profile defined or it is not properly assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the forecast profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to copy the forecast.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the system from finding the necessary forecast profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the forecast profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Forecast Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/FCST1 for forecast profiles) and verify that the forecast profile is correctly assigned to the source location or product.
  Ensure that the forecast profile exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Forecast Profile:
  
  If the forecast profile does not exist, create a new one or copy an existing profile to the required location or product.
  Ensure that the profile is properly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP APO system to ensure that the forecast profiles are set up correctly.
  Review the settings in the planning book and data view to ensure they are aligned with the forecast profile requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and planning data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MDP to check for master data issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the forecast has the necessary authorizations to access and modify forecast profiles.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on forecast profiles and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.