How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV028 - No historical demand exists for customer-facing location (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No historical demand exists for customer-facing location (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV028 - No historical demand exists for customer-facing location (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV028 indicates that there is no historical demand data available for a specific customer-facing location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during demand planning or when trying to generate forecasts.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is simply no historical demand data recorded for the specified location. This could be due to:
  
  The location is new and has not yet had any sales or demand recorded.
  Historical data has been archived or deleted.
  The data was not properly loaded into the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the location or the planning area may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any historical demand.
  
  
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used in the planning run or report may not include the relevant data, leading to the perception that no historical demand exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify if there is indeed historical demand data for the specified location. You can do this by:
  
  Running reports in the SAP system to check for sales orders, deliveries, or any other demand-related data.
  Checking the relevant InfoObjects in the InfoProvider to see if data exists.
  
  
  
  Data Loading: If there is no historical data, ensure that the data loading process (e.g., from SAP ERP to SAP APO) is functioning correctly. You may need to:
  
  Load historical data from the source system.
  Check the data transfer process (e.g., CIF) for any errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the location in the APO system. Ensure that:
  
  The location is correctly defined in the master data.
  The planning area is set up to include the location and its relevant characteristics.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are running a planning run or report, review the selection criteria to ensure that it includes the necessary data. Adjust the parameters to include the relevant time periods or data sources.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.