How To Fix W4310 - & - forecast parameters ...........................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 310

• Message text: & - forecast parameters ...........................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4310 - & - forecast parameters ...........................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W4310 related to forecast parameters:
  
  SAP Message W4310
  Message Text:
  Forecast parameters ...........................: &
  
  Cause
  The warning message W4310 typically occurs during forecasting or planning activities in SAP (such as in Demand Planning, Material Requirements Planning, or Forecasting transactions). It indicates that there is an issue with the forecast parameters for a particular material, plant, or planning scenario.
  The placeholder & in the message usually gets replaced by the specific forecast parameter or key figure that is missing, incorrect, or not maintained properly.
  Common causes include:
  
  Forecast parameters (such as forecast model, historical periods, seasonal factors) are not maintained or incomplete for the material or planning object.
  Incorrect or missing settings in the forecast profile or planning version.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data related to forecasting.
  The system cannot find valid forecast parameters for the given material/plant combination.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the W4310 warning, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Forecast Parameters:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where forecast parameters are maintained.
  For example, in Demand Planning, check the forecast profile and ensure all required parameters are set.
  Verify that the forecast model, historical periods, and other relevant parameters are correctly maintained for the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master and related master data (such as MRP views, forecasting views) are properly maintained.
  Check if the material is flagged for forecasting and that the forecast parameters are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version and Profile:
  
  Verify that the planning version used in the forecast run has the correct settings.
  Check if the forecast profile assigned to the planning version is complete.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP standard reports or transactions to check the consistency of forecast data.
  For example, use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP6 in APO environments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Forecast Parameters:
  
  If the forecast parameters are missing or incorrect, maintain or correct them.
  This may involve setting the forecast model (e.g., moving average, exponential smoothing), defining historical periods, or adjusting seasonal indices.
  
  
  
  Re-run Forecast:
  
  After correcting the parameters, re-run the forecast to verify that the warning no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MC87 - Forecasting in SAP ERP
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Demand Planning in SAP APO
  MD61 - Create Planned Independent Requirements
  MD62 - Change Planned Independent Requirements
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARC - Plant Data for Material (check forecasting views)
  MVER - Material Consumption Data
  Forecast parameter customizing tables depending on the module
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP OSS Notes related to forecasting parameters and warnings.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on forecasting and planning.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  W4310 - Forecast parameters: &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect forecast parameters for the material/plant.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or correct forecast parameters in customizing and master data; verify forecast profiles and planning versions.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MC87, MD61, MD62, /SAPAPO/SDP94
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this message appears, I can give more tailored guidance.