How To Fix W4209 - &: & forecast parameters deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 209

• Message text: &: & forecast parameters deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4209 - &: & forecast parameters deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4209: "& forecast parameters deleted"
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the forecast parameters for a particular material or planning object have been deleted or are missing. Forecast parameters are essential for the system to perform statistical forecasting in demand planning or material requirements planning (MRP). When these parameters are deleted, the system cannot generate a forecast based on historical data, which may affect planning results.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Manual deletion of forecast parameters in transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or related planning transactions.  
  Data inconsistencies or cleanup activities that removed forecast profiles or parameters.  
  Transport or system copy issues where forecast parameters were not properly migrated.  
  Changes in master data or planning settings that led to deletion or invalidation of forecast parameters.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Recreate Forecast Parameters:  
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Statistical Forecasting) or the relevant planning transaction to re-establish forecast parameters for the affected product/location.  
  Run the forecast parameter calculation again to generate new parameters based on historical data.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Planning Settings:  
  
  Verify that the product master data and location data are correctly maintained.  
  Ensure that the planning version and planning area are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Run Statistical Forecasting:  
  
  After parameters are recreated, run the statistical forecast to generate forecast values.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:  
  
  Use consistency checks or reports to identify if other materials are affected.  
  If the issue is widespread, investigate system-wide data or transport issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure that users have the correct authorizations to maintain forecast parameters to prevent accidental deletion.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 – Statistical Forecasting  
  /SAPAPO/SDP6 – Planning Book / Data View for Demand Planning  
  /SAPAPO/SDP7 – Forecast Profile Maintenance
  
  
  
  Notes / Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal on Demand Planning and Statistical Forecasting  
  SAP Notes related to forecast parameter calculation and deletion issues
  
  
  
  Impact:  
  
  Without forecast parameters, the system cannot perform statistical forecasting, which may lead to inaccurate demand planning and supply chain disruptions.
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider checking SAP OSS Notes or contacting SAP Support with details of the affected materials and system environment.