How To Fix W4210 - &: & forecast values deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 210

• Message text: &: & forecast values deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4210 - &: & forecast values deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W4210 & : & forecast values deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that forecast values for a particular material, plant, or planning scenario have been deleted. This usually happens when forecast data is removed either manually or automatically during planning activities such as:
  
  Deletion of old or obsolete forecast data.
  Recalculation or adjustment of forecast values.
  Data cleanup or archiving processes.
  Changes in planning parameters or forecast models that invalidate previous forecast data.
  
  The message is informational/warning (W), meaning the system is alerting you that forecast values have been deleted, but it is not necessarily an error that stops processing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During forecast data maintenance transactions (e.g., transaction MP30, MP31, or forecast data upload).
  When running planning runs that delete or overwrite forecast data.
  When forecast data is deleted manually in transaction MC (Forecasting) or related planning transactions.
  During data transfer or integration processes where forecast data is cleared before new data is loaded.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check the context:
  
  Identify why the forecast values were deleted. Was it intentional (e.g., cleanup, re-forecasting) or accidental?
  
  
  Review forecast data:
  
  Use transactions like MC (Forecasting), MP30, or MP31 to review current forecast data for the material and plant.
  
  
  Restore forecast data if needed:  
  
  If forecast data was deleted unintentionally, restore it from backup or re-import forecast data.
  Re-run forecasting procedures or upload forecast data again.
  
  
  
  Adjust planning parameters:
  
  If forecast deletion is due to parameter changes, verify and adjust parameters to prevent unwanted deletion.
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure that only authorized users perform forecast deletions to avoid accidental data loss.
  
  
  Monitor logs and background jobs:
  
  Check if any background jobs or programs are deleting forecast data automatically and adjust scheduling or parameters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  MC - Forecasting  
  MP30 - Maintain Forecast  
  MP31 - Create Forecast  
  MD61 - Create Planned Independent Requirements (PIR)  
  MD62 - Change PIR
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  S024 - Forecast data  
  MARC - Plant data for material  
  MDVM - MRP Area for Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to forecasting and planning for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Demand Management and Forecasting provide detailed explanations of forecast data handling.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W4210 & : & forecast values deleted informs you that forecast data has been deleted. This is often part of normal planning processes but should be verified to ensure no unintended data loss. Review forecast data, restore if necessary, and adjust planning parameters or authorizations to control forecast data deletion.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.