How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC121 - A forecast/planning del. schedule will never be created for this SA item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: A forecast/planning del. schedule will never be created for this SA item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC121 - A forecast/planning del. schedule will never be created for this SA item ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC121 indicates that a forecast or planning delivery schedule will never be created for a specific Stock Transfer Order (SA) item. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues with the configuration or data related to the planning process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master, location master, etc.) may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the specific material or location may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to generate a forecast.
  Forecast Profile Issues: The forecast profile assigned to the material may not be appropriate or may not allow for the generation of forecasts.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be active or may not have the necessary data.
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which the forecast is being generated may not be valid or may not have any historical data.
  Product Lifecycle: The product may be in a phase where forecasting is not applicable (e.g., discontinued products).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the material master, location master, and any other relevant data.
  Review Planning Parameters: Verify that the planning parameters for the material and location are set correctly. This includes checking the planning strategy and other relevant settings.
  Examine Forecast Profile: Check the forecast profile assigned to the material. Ensure that it is appropriate for the type of forecasting you want to perform.
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure that the planning version you are using is active and contains the necessary data for the forecast.
  Check Time Period: Ensure that the time period for which you are trying to generate the forecast is valid and has historical data available.
  Product Lifecycle Review: Confirm that the product is not in a phase where forecasting is not applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking planning data) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking forecast data) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to forecasting and planning in APO for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.