How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR096 - RQDT: Forecast-relevant demand history of last &1 months is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: RQDT: Forecast-relevant demand history of last &1 months is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR096 - RQDT: Forecast-relevant demand history of last &1 months is &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR096 indicates an issue related to the forecast-relevant demand history in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically states that the forecast-relevant demand history for a specific period (last &1 months) is not available or is insufficient (indicated by &2).
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Data: The system does not have enough historical demand data for the specified period. This could be due to data not being loaded, or the data being archived or deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that limit the amount of historical data that is considered for forecasting.
  Master Data Issues: The product or location master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of relevant demand history.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the demand data is supposed to be transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues in the data transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Historical Data: Verify that the historical demand data exists for the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the APO system (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for demand planning).
  Adjust Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the correct periods are being considered for forecasting. This may involve checking the settings in the forecasting profile.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the product and location master data are correctly maintained and that the relevant settings for demand history are in place.
  Data Transfer Verification: If the data is being transferred from another system, check the data transfer logs for any errors or issues. Ensure that the data is being correctly loaded into the APO system.
  Re-run Data Loads: If necessary, re-run the data load processes to ensure that all relevant demand history is available in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (to view demand planning data) or /SAPAPO/SDP1 (to check the planning book) to analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to demand planning and forecasting to understand how historical data is utilized in the forecasting process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.