How To Fix WFCS205 - System takes last forecast date into account during selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: System takes last forecast date into account during selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS205 - System takes last forecast date into account during selection ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WFCS205 – System takes last forecast date into account during selection
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This message typically appears in the context of forecasting and planning in SAP, especially when working with forecast data selection or planning run parameters.
  
  The system informs you that during the selection of forecast data, it considers the last forecast date as a boundary or reference point.
  This means that the system will only select forecast data up to the last forecast date available in the system.
  The message is informational and indicates that the selection logic is based on the last forecast date stored in the system.
  
  Possible causes:
  
  The forecast data selection parameters include a date range that extends beyond the last forecast date available.
  The system automatically adjusts the selection to the last forecast date to avoid selecting non-existent forecast data.
  The planning or forecasting run is set up to consider forecast data only up to the last forecast date.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle
  
  
  Check the forecast date range:
  
  Review the selection parameters or planning run settings to ensure that the date range for forecast data selection is correct and does not exceed the last forecast date.
  
  
  Adjust selection parameters if needed:
  
  If you want to include forecast data beyond the last forecast date, you need to update or extend the forecast data in the system first.
  
  
  Understand that this message is informational:
  
  The message WFCS205 is usually not an error but a warning or info message to inform you about the selection logic. No corrective action may be necessary if the behavior is expected.
  
  
  Update forecast data:
  
  If the forecast data is outdated or incomplete, update the forecast data in the system to extend the last forecast date.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction / Application Area:
  
  This message is commonly encountered in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP SCM during forecasting and planning activities.
  
  
  Forecast Data Management:
  
  The system uses the last forecast date to limit the selection of forecast data for planning runs, statistical forecasting, or heuristic runs.
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to forecasting and planning if you encounter issues with forecast data selection or if the message appears unexpectedly.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  WFCS (Workflow Control System or Forecast Control System messages)
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WFCS205 – System takes last forecast date into account during selection
  
  
  Cause
  Selection of forecast data is limited to the last forecast date available in the system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and adjust forecast date range; update forecast data if needed; message is informational
  
  
  Context
  SAP APO / SCM forecasting and planning
  
  
  
  
  If you need more specific help, please provide details about the transaction or process where this message appears.