How To Fix WFCS058 - Too little forecasting data for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Too little forecasting data for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

The system did not find enough forecast data for the material/plant
combination entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Run a forecast that will generate sufficient forecast values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS058 - Too little forecasting data for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WFCS058:
  
  SAP Error Message: WFCS058
  Text: Too little forecasting data for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the Forecasting or Demand Planning process within SAP (often in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Forecasting and Replenishment) when the system tries to generate a forecast for a material in a specific plant but finds insufficient historical consumption or sales data to perform the forecast calculation.
  The placeholders mean:  
  
  &1 = Material number  
  &2 = Plant  
  &3, &4 = Additional parameters (could be forecast period, version, or other context-specific info)
  
  Typical causes include:  
  
  The material has very few or no historical consumption records in the system.  
  The historical data period is too short or incomplete.  
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the consumption history.  
  Incorrect or missing settings in the forecasting model or parameters.  
  The forecast horizon or time bucket settings are not aligned with available data.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Historical Data:  
  
  Verify that there is sufficient historical consumption or sales data for the material in the specified plant.  
  Use transaction codes like MC.9 (Consumption History), MD04 (Stock/Requirements List), or MC.1 (Material Consumption) to review data.  
  If data is missing, investigate why (e.g., data not entered, incorrect material master settings, or data archiving).
  
  
  
  Extend Historical Data Period:  
  
  If the data period is too short, consider extending the historical data period used for forecasting.  
  Adjust the forecast model parameters to include more historical periods.
  
  
  
  Check Forecast Model Settings:  
  
  Review the forecasting model and parameters in transaction MC87 or relevant forecasting transactions.  
  Ensure that the forecast model is appropriate for the material and data availability.
  
  
  
  Adjust Forecast Parameters:  
  
  Modify the minimum data requirements or thresholds in the forecasting profile to allow forecasts with less data if business rules permit.  
  Alternatively, set up manual forecasts or use alternative forecasting methods for materials with insufficient data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:  
  
  Run consistency checks on material master data, plant data, and consumption data.  
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the plant and that all relevant data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to forecasting and this error message.  
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  MC.9 – Consumption History  
  MC87 – Forecasting  
  MD04 – Stock/Requirements List  
  MC.1 – Material Consumption  
  MF50 – Planning Table (for forecasting and planning)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  SAP PP (Production Planning)  
  SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) – for sales data  
  SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) – if integrated forecasting is used
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for notes related to forecasting errors and insufficient data, e.g., SAP Note 123456 (example) for specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WFCS058: Too little forecasting data for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4
  
  
  Cause
  Insufficient historical consumption/sales data for forecasting
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and extend historical data, adjust forecast parameters, check data consistency
  
  
  Transactions
  MC.9, MC87, MD04, MC.1, MF50
  
  
  Modules
  PP, SD, APO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help tailor the solution further.