How To Fix W4309 - & - material indices for the forecast .............: &

W4309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 309

• Message text: & - material indices for the forecast .............: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4309 - & - material indices for the forecast .............: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding SAP error message W4309:
  
  SAP Message W4309
  Message Text:
  Material indices for the forecast .............: &
  
  Cause
  
  This warning message typically appears during forecasting or planning runs in SAP (e.g., during the execution of transaction MP30 or in forecast-related reports).
  It indicates that the system has detected material indices related to the forecast for a particular material.
  The message is informational or a warning rather than an error, and it usually points to the fact that the forecast data for the material is based on indices or that indices are being used in the forecast calculation.
  It can also appear if the forecast model uses indices (e.g., seasonal indices or trend indices) for adjusting the forecast quantities.
  Sometimes, it may indicate that the forecast is influenced by index values stored in the system, or that the forecast data is incomplete or inconsistent due to missing or incorrect indices.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During forecast runs