How To Fix /SAPCE/IU_MES2005 - Error when estimating periodic consumption. Check your data.

/SAPCE/IU_MES2005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IU_MES2 -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Error when estimating periodic consumption. Check your data.

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/SAPCE/IU_MES2005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCE/IU_MES2005 typically occurs in the context of estimating periodic consumption in the SAP system, particularly in the area of production planning or materials management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed for the estimation of periodic consumption.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The error may arise if there are missing or incomplete records in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) or transaction data (e.g., production orders, purchase orders).
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings related to the consumption estimation process may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the material master or in the consumption estimation parameters.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched units of measure, incorrect valuation classes, or issues with the material status.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There