How To Fix WFCS096 - Historical time series for plant &1 were completed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Historical time series for plant &1 were completed.

What causes this issue?

The system read fewer entries from the database than expected for some
historical time series.
One reason for this could be that no sales have occurred in the periods
in question and the forecast has not taken place for these articles for
some time. Both processes update the database table WFCS_WRFT, in which
the historical time series and the forecast time series are saved.
Another reason could be that the period indicator has been changed in
the meantime.

System Response

For incomplete time series, the system checks each available period to
see whether the first day of the period is a valid date for the
relevant period split (daily, weekly, monthly, posting periods). If
this is so, the system fills the missing periods with zero consumption
so that a forecast can take place. The system also checks whether the
period indicator has changed in the meantime.
If you change the period indicator from a long period split to a
shorter one (for example, from week to day), this check can be
inaccurate.

How to fix this error?

The number of time series completed appears in the application log for
the forecast (transaction WFCSL01) when you display the "Amount" field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS096 - Historical time series for plant &1 were completed. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  WFCS096 - Historical time series for plant &1 were completed.
  
  Cause:
  This message indicates that the historical time series data for the specified plant (represented by &1) has already been completed or processed. In SAP, historical time series data typically refers to past data records used for forecasting, planning, or analysis purposes. The system is informing you that the historical data for this plant has already been finalized and no further processing or updates are expected or allowed.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During planning or forecasting runs in modules like SAP PP (Production Planning) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization).
  When attempting to reprocess or update historical data that has been locked or marked as completed.
  When running transactions or reports that rely on historical time series data, and the system detects that the data is already finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the historical time series data:
  
  Verify if the historical data for the plant is indeed completed and locked.
  Use transaction codes related to time series data maintenance, such as:
  
  MC94 (Maintain Time Series)
  MC95 (Display Time Series)
  Or relevant APO transactions if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  If you need to update or reprocess the historical data:
  
  You may need to unlock or reset the status of the historical time series.
  This might involve deleting or archiving the existing historical data and re-importing or recalculating it.
  Consult your planning or forecasting team before doing this, as it can impact planning results.
  
  
  
  Check authorization and process flow:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify historical data.
  Confirm that the process you are running is appropriate for the current status of the data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Support:
  
  If the message appears unexpectedly or you cannot resolve it by the above steps, check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WFCS096.
  Contact SAP Support with details of your system, transaction, and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Historical Time Series in SAP are used for demand planning, forecasting, and production planning.
  Once historical data is completed, it is typically locked to prevent accidental changes.
  The message is informational but can block further processing if the system expects the data to be modifiable.
  In SAP APO, time series data is critical for Demand Planning (DP) and Supply Network Planning (SNP).
  Always ensure backups or exports of historical data before attempting to modify or delete it.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.