How To Fix WFCS072 - No time series reference for material &1 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: 072

• Message text: No time series reference for material &1 plant &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS072 - No time series reference for material &1 plant &2 &3 &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WFCS072: No time series reference for material &1 plant &2 &3 &4:
  
  Error Message
  WFCS072 No time series reference for material &1 plant &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs when the system cannot find a valid time series reference for the specified material and plant combination during a workflow or planning process. 
  In SAP, a time series reference is typically related to forecasting or planning data that is used in materials management, production planning, or forecasting workflows. The system expects a time series (historical data or forecast data) to be assigned to the material in the given plant, but none is found.
  Common causes include:
  
  The material does not have a time series assigned in the forecasting or planning view.
  The time series reference is missing or incorrectly maintained in the material master or related planning tables.
  The relevant forecasting or planning data has not been created or uploaded.
  The workflow or planning process is triggered for a material/plant combination that is not set up for time series-based planning.
  
  
  Where It Occurs
  
  During forecasting or planning workflows (e.g., in Demand Management, Forecasting, or MRP processes).
  When executing planning runs or workflows that require historical or forecast data.
  In transactions or custom workflows that rely on time series data for materials.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Forecasting or MRP views.
  Verify if a time series reference or forecast model is assigned to the material for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Series Reference:
  
  Assign or create a time series reference for the material and plant.
  This can be done in forecasting transactions such as MP30 (Create Forecast), MP31 (Change Forecast), or via the planning table.
  Ensure that the time series data exists and is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Forecasting Settings:
  
  Verify that the forecasting model and time series are properly maintained in customizing (SPRO).
  Check if the material is set up for forecasting and that the relevant time series data is available.
  
  
  
  Upload or Create Time Series Data:
  
  If historical data is missing, upload or create the necessary time series data.
  This might involve data migration or manual entry of historical consumption or forecast data.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Planning Process:
  
  Ensure that the workflow or planning process is correctly configured to handle materials without time series data, or restrict the process to materials with valid time series.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WFCS072.
  Contact SAP support with details of the material, plant, and process triggering the error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Time Series Reference: This is a key element in forecasting and planning, linking the material to historical consumption or forecast data.
  Transactions to Check Time Series: MP30, MP31, MP32, or custom transactions depending on your SAP version.
  Customizing Path: 
  
  SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Material Master ? Forecast ? Define Forecast Models
  SPRO ? Production ? Demand Management ? Forecasting
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WFCS072 No time series reference for material &1 plant &2 &3 &4
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect time series reference for material/plant
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or create time series reference in material master or forecasting data
  
  
  Transactions
  MM02, MP30, MP31, MP32
  
  
  Customizing
  Forecast models and time series setup in SPRO
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.