How To Fix W_DFE025 - Definition of requirement calculation data for the specified items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Definition of requirement calculation data for the specified items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE025 - Definition of requirement calculation data for the specified items ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W_DFE025:
  
  SAP Error Message: W_DFE025
  Message Text:
  
  Definition of requirement calculation data for the specified items
  
  Cause
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of Demand Forecasting (DF) or Requirement Planning in SAP. It indicates that the system cannot find or does not have a proper definition of the requirement calculation data for the specified material(s) or planning item(s).
  In other words, the system is trying to perform requirement calculation or forecasting for certain materials or items, but the necessary configuration or master data that defines how the requirement should be calculated is missing or incomplete.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incomplete forecasting profile or requirement calculation profile assigned to the material.
  The material master does not have the necessary planning data maintained.
  The planning strategy or MRP type does not support the requirement calculation.
  Incorrect or missing settings in the Demand Forecasting customizing.
  The planning run is executed for materials that are not set up for forecasting or requirement calculation.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the warning W_DFE025, you should:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master (MM02) has the correct MRP type and planning strategy assigned.
  Ensure that the material is flagged for forecasting or requirement calculation if needed.
  
  
  
  Verify Forecasting Profile / Requirement Calculation Profile:
  
  In transaction SPRO, navigate to:
  Logistics ? Production ? Demand Management ? Forecasting ? Define Forecasting Profiles
  
  Check if the forecasting profile is assigned to the material or planning item.
  Ensure that the profile contains the necessary parameters for requirement calculation.
  
  
  
  Maintain Planning Data:
  
  Use transaction MD61 or MD62 to maintain planned independent requirements if applicable.
  Ensure that the planning data is consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Demand Forecasting:
  
  Verify the settings under:
  Logistics ? Production ? Demand Management ? Forecasting
  
  Make sure that the requirement calculation method is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Run Planning for Correct Materials:
  
  Ensure that the planning run or forecasting run is executed only for materials that have the necessary setup.
  Exclude materials that are not relevant for forecasting or requirement calculation.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Documentation:
  
  Check the detailed logs of the planning or forecasting run to identify which materials caused the warning.
  Review SAP Notes or documentation related to forecasting and requirement calculation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MD61 – Create Planned Independent Requirements
  MD62 – Change Planned Independent Requirements
  MD04 – Stock/Requirements List
  SPRO – Customizing for Demand Forecasting and Requirement Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Production Planning (PP)
  Demand Management (DM)
  Demand Forecasting (DF)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to forecasting profiles and requirement calculation errors.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so it may not stop the process but indicates that some items are not processed as expected.
  Regularly review and maintain master data and forecasting profiles to avoid such warnings.
  Coordinate with planning and master data teams to ensure data consistency.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, process step), I can help tailor the solution further.