How To Fix WFCS059 - Error in forecast aggregation 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: 059

• Message text: Error in forecast aggregation for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS059 - Error in forecast aggregation for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFCS059 - Error in forecast aggregation for material &1 in plant &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the forecast aggregation process in SAP, specifically when the system tries to aggregate forecast data for a particular material in a given plant. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, &4 represent:
  
  &1 = Material number  
  &2 = Plant  
  &3 and &4 = Additional parameters (often related to forecast version, planning version, or other context-specific identifiers)
  
  The error indicates that the system encountered a problem while trying to aggregate forecast data, which could be due to:
  
  Missing or inconsistent forecast data for the material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data (e.g., material master, forecast profiles).
  Issues with the forecast version or planning version settings.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the forecast tables.
  Authorization or system errors during the aggregation process.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing Forecast Data: No forecast data exists for the material in the plant for the specified period/version.
  Incorrect Forecast Version: The forecast version used for aggregation is not valid or not maintained.
  Material Master Issues: The material is not properly maintained for forecasting/planning in the plant.
  Planning File Entries Missing: Planning file entries for the material and plant are missing or outdated.
  Data Inconsistencies: Corrupt or inconsistent data in forecast tables (e.g., table /SAPAPO/MATKEY, /SAPAPO/FFP* tables).
  Authorization Issues: User or background job lacks necessary authorizations to perform forecast aggregation.
  System or Custom Code Errors: Custom enhancements or user exits affecting forecast aggregation may cause errors.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check Forecast Data:
  
  Verify that forecast data exists for the material and plant in the relevant forecast version.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/FFP1 or /SAPAPO/FFP2 to check forecast data.
  
  
  
  Verify Forecast Version:
  
  Confirm that the forecast version used is active and correctly maintained.
  Check version settings in /SAPAPO/FFP1 or /SAPAPO/FFP2.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure the material is flagged for forecasting/planning in the material master (MM03).
  Check MRP type, forecasting indicator, and plant-specific data.
  
  
  
  Check Planning File Entries:
  
  Run transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check and update planning file entries.
  If entries are missing, regenerate them.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check system logs (SM21), short dumps (ST22), and application logs (SLG1) for related errors.
  Look for authorization errors or runtime exceptions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations for forecast aggregation.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks for forecast data tables.
  Use standard SAP reports or tools to check forecast data integrity.
  
  
  
  Re-run Forecast Aggregation:
  
  After corrections, re-run the forecast aggregation process.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/FFP2 or relevant planning run.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFCS059 for known bugs or patches.
  If unresolved, raise a message with SAP Support including detailed logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/FFP1 - Forecast Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/FFP2 - Forecast Aggregation
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Planning File Entry Maintenance
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors
  SLG1 - Application Log
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  /SAPAPO/FFP* - Forecast related tables
  /SAPAPO/MATKEY - Material key table for planning
  /SAPAPO/PLAF - Planning file entries
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WFCS059 or forecast aggregation errors.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact parameters (&3 and &4) or the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during a specific planning run), I can help further narrow down the cause.
  
  Summary:
  
  The WFCS059 error indicates a problem during forecast aggregation for a material in a plant, usually due to missing or inconsistent forecast data, incorrect master data, or version issues. Verify forecast data, master data, planning file entries, and authorization, then re-run the aggregation. Use SAP tools and logs to diagnose further.
  
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