How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV060 - Order-type-dependent SFT: Historical demand does not exist for (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Order-type-dependent SFT: Historical demand does not exist for (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV060 - Order-type-dependent SFT: Historical demand does not exist for (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV060 indicates that there is no historical demand data available for a specific order type and product combination in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when trying to perform a forecast or planning activity that requires historical demand data, but such data is missing for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Historical Data: The most common cause is that there is no historical demand recorded for the specified product and order type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the product or order type may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of historical data.
  Data Deletion: Historical data may have been deleted or archived, which can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Time Period: The time period for which the demand is being requested may not align with the available historical data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify if there is any historical demand data for the specified product and order type. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the SAP system (e.g., /SAPAPO/ORDR for orders).
  Data Entry: If there is no historical data, consider entering historical demand manually or through a data upload process if applicable.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the product and order type in the APO system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Time Period Adjustment: Ensure that the time period you are analyzing or planning for is correct and that it aligns with the available historical data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to manage historical demand data in APO.
  Data Recovery: If historical data was deleted, check if it can be restored from backups or archives.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking historical data) to analyze demand data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the APO system, particularly those related to demand planning and historical data management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage historical demand data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.