How To Fix WFCS217 - Forecast run for materials for plant &1 not carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Forecast run for materials for plant &1 not carried out

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to carry out the forecast for an entire plant.
This could be caused by existing locks on the forecast for the plant.
In the case of parallel processing, it is also possible that new
processes cannot be started for systematic reasons.

System Response

The system carries out <ZH>no</> forecasts for any of the materials in
the plant.

How to fix this error?

There may also be messages available in the application log
(transaction WFCSL01) that give information about the causes of the
problem.
Use transaction SM12 to check that are no deleted lock entries for the
lock object EMRP_RUN (subobject MDOBJ 'P'). The system would have been
unable to delete these locks if there were errors running the program
(especially in parallel processing mode) during the forecast run.
Delete the locks using transaction SM12 if necessary.

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  Error Message
  WFCS217: Forecast run for materials for plant &1 not carried out
  
  Cause
  This error message typically occurs when the system attempts to execute a forecast run for materials in a specific plant, but the forecast run has not been performed or completed successfully. The reasons can include:
  
  The forecast run transaction (e.g., transaction MC44, MC46, or MC48) has not been executed for the plant.
  The forecast run was interrupted or ended with errors.
  The planning run or forecast data is missing or incomplete for the specified plant.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the forecasting settings for the plant.
  The system is trying to access forecast data that does not exist because the forecast run was never carried out.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WFCS217 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check if Forecast Run Has Been Executed:
  
  Verify whether the forecast run has been performed for the plant in question.
  Use transaction MC44 (Forecast Run) or MC46 (Forecast Evaluation) to check the status.
  
  
  
  Execute the Forecast Run:
  
  If the forecast run has not been done, execute it for the relevant plant and materials.
  Use transaction MC44 or MC48 to carry out the forecast run.
  Ensure that the forecast run completes without errors.
  
  
  
  Check Forecast Parameters and Settings:
  
  Verify the forecasting parameters in customizing (SPRO) under:
  Logistics ? Production ? Demand Management ? Planning ? Forecast ? Define Forecast Parameters
  Ensure that the plant and materials are correctly configured for forecasting.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors During Forecast Run:
  
  If the forecast run was executed but ended with errors, analyze the error logs.
  Correct any data inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Forecast:
  
  After correcting any issues, re-run the forecast.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the forecast run has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MC44 – Forecast Run
  MC46 – Forecast Evaluation
  MC48 – Forecast Run (Alternative)
  MD61 – Create Planned Independent Requirements (if relevant)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to forecasting errors or WFCS217 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Forecasting Process:
  
  Forecasting in SAP is part of Demand Management and Production Planning.
  The forecast run generates planned independent requirements based on historical data and forecasting models.
  
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Production ? Demand Management ? Planning ? Forecast ? Define Forecast Parameters
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The WFCS217 error indicates that the forecast run for materials in the specified plant has not been carried out. To fix this, ensure the forecast run is executed successfully using the appropriate transaction (MC44 or MC48), verify configuration and parameters, and resolve any errors encountered during the forecast run.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction you were running, the plant and material numbers involved, and any logs or dumps generated.