How To Fix WFCS071 - Upload error when determining time series reference(material &1 plant &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Upload error when determining time series reference(material &1 plant &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS071 - Upload error when determining time series reference(material &1 plant &2) ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WFCS071 Upload error when determining time series reference (material &1 plant &2)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the upload or transfer of time series data (such as consumption or forecast data) related to a specific material (&1) and plant (&2). The system is unable to determine the correct time series reference for the given material and plant combination.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material or plant combination does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  The time series reference (e.g., forecast profile, consumption profile) is missing or not maintained for the material/plant.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data setup for the material or plant.
  The upload file or data source contains incorrect or inconsistent data.
  The relevant time series object or reference is not assigned or activated in the system.
  Authorization or system configuration issues preventing the determination of the time series.
  
  
  Where does this error typically occur?
  
  During data upload processes in forecasting, planning, or consumption data maintenance.
  When using tools like transaction MC (Consumption Data), MP46 (Forecast Profiles), or custom upload programs.
  In integration scenarios where external data is uploaded into SAP APO or ECC.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Material and Plant Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material (&1) exists and is valid in the specified plant (&2).
  Use transactions like MM03 (Display Material) and MM02 (Change Material) to confirm.
  Check if the plant is assigned correctly to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Time Series Reference Setup:
  
  Ensure that the time series reference (forecast profile, consumption profile, or planning object) is maintained for the material and plant.
  Use transaction MP46 to check forecast profiles.
  Check if the time series object is active and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Upload Data:
  
  Validate the upload file or data source for correctness.
  Ensure that the material and plant codes in the upload match exactly with SAP master data.
  Look for missing or incorrect fields related to time series references.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if the relevant time series object is configured in the system.
  Verify if any custom enhancements or user exits affect the upload process.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user performing the upload has the necessary authorizations to access and modify time series data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Upload:
  
  After corrections, re-run the upload process.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WFCS071 for any known bugs or patches.
  Example SAP Note: Sometimes SAP releases notes for upload errors related to time series.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Time Series Reference: In SAP, time series data (like consumption or forecast) is linked to a reference object that defines how the data is interpreted and processed.
  Transactions to check:
  
  MP46 - Forecast Profiles
  MC - Consumption Data
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List (to check planning data)
  
  
  Related Modules: APO Demand Planning, ECC PP/DS, Forecasting, and Planning.
  Logs: Check application logs (transaction SLG1) for detailed error messages during upload.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WFCS071 Upload error when determining time series reference (material &1 plant &2)
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect time series reference for material & plant during data upload
  
  
  Solution
  Verify material/plant master data, maintain time series references, validate upload data
  
  
  Transactions
  MM03, MP46, MC, SLG1
  
  
  Additional Notes
  Check SAP Notes, user authorizations, and system configuration
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or program you are using for upload), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.