How To Fix /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS361 - Product/location &1/&2: Forecast profile deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS -

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Product/location &1/&2: Forecast profile deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS361 - Product/location &1/&2: Forecast profile deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PFCS_MESS361 indicates that a forecast profile for a specific product and location has been deleted. This can occur in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the context of demand planning.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The forecast profile may have been manually deleted by a user or through a batch job.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, forecast profiles may not have been properly transferred or may have been intentionally removed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data that affect the forecast profile can lead to its deletion.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that resulted in the deletion of the forecast profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the forecast profile has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning) and checking the forecast profiles for the specified product and location.
  
  
  Recreate the Forecast Profile: If the forecast profile is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the forecast profile maintenance transaction.
  Creating a new forecast profile with the necessary parameters and settings.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see if there is any record of when and why the forecast profile was deleted. This can help in understanding the cause and preventing future occurrences.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines regarding forecast profile management in your organization to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  System Check: If the deletion seems to be a system error, consider running consistency checks or database integrity checks to identify and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  User Training: If manual deletion is a frequent issue, consider providing additional training to users on how to manage forecast profiles properly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning, /SAPAPO/MC for master data, and /SAPAPO/FC for forecast management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to forecast profiles in your version of SAP APO.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing forecast profiles and understanding their significance in demand planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and restore the necessary forecast profile for your product and location.