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

W_DFE025 - Overview

• 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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W_DFE025 - Details

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  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