How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV015 - No forecast data exists (&1, &2) &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No forecast data exists (&1, &2) &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV015 - No forecast data exists (&1, &2) &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV015 No forecast data exists (&1, &2) &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find forecast data for a specific product and location combination. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Forecast Data: The most common reason for this error is that there is no forecast data available for the specified product (&1) and location (&2) in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any forecast data associated with it.
  Data Deletion: Forecast data may have been deleted or not yet created for the specified product and location.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing forecast data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant forecast data in the SAP APO system and verify if there is any forecast data available for the specified product and location.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 (or similar) to check the forecast data.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Forecast:
  
  If no forecast data exists, you may need to create it. This can be done through the forecasting functions in SAP APO.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC94 to create or adjust the forecast.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the forecast data. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in your planning run to ensure they are correct and that they match the available forecast data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect that data might have been deleted or is inconsistent, you may need to run data consistency checks or consult with your data management team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for forecast data display, /SAPAPO/MC94 for forecast creation, and /SAPAPO/MC88 for planning book settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on forecasting in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify forecast data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.