How To Fix /SAPAPO/PHAS013 - No phase-in forecast for product &: No production start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PHAS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No phase-in forecast for product &: No production start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS013 - No phase-in forecast for product &: No production start date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PHAS013 indicates that there is no phase-in forecast available for a specific product, and consequently, there is no production start date defined. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with production planning and forecasting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Phase-In Forecast: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a phase-in forecast defined for the product in question. Phase-in forecasts are essential for planning purposes, as they provide the necessary data to determine when production can start.
  
  
  Incorrect Product Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing forecast data.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may not be activated.
  
  
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which the forecast is being requested may not have any data available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phase-In Forecast: Verify if a phase-in forecast exists for the product. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning book or data view in SAP APO and checking the forecast data.
  
  
  Create or Update Forecast: If there is no phase-in forecast, you may need to create one. This can be done through the forecasting functions in SAP APO, where you can input historical data and generate a forecast.
  
  
  Review Product Master Data: Ensure that the product master data is correctly set up. Check the product's configuration in the system to ensure all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Make sure that the correct planning version is being used and that it is activated. If necessary, activate the planning version that contains the required forecast data.
  
  
  Time Period Validation: Ensure that the time period for which you are trying to access the forecast is valid and that data exists for that period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to create or modify forecasts in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/DP (for demand planning) to access and manage forecasts.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify forecast data in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary phase-in forecast is available for the product in question.