How To Fix WFCS219 - Forecast run was executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Forecast run was executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS219 - Forecast run was executed ?

  SAP Error Message: WFCS219 - Forecast run was executed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message WFCS219 typically appears in the context of SAP Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) or Demand Planning processes. It is an informational or warning message indicating that a forecast run has already been executed for the specified planning horizon or period.
  This message usually occurs when:
  
  You attempt to run a forecast again for a period where a forecast run has already been completed.
  The system detects that the forecast data is already available and may prevent duplicate or unnecessary forecast runs.
  It can also appear if the forecast run was triggered automatically or manually and the system wants to inform the user about the existing forecast data.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During execution of forecast runs in SAP F&R or Demand Planning.
  When scheduling or manually triggering forecast runs in transaction codes related to forecasting.
  When trying to overwrite or rerun forecasts without deleting or archiving previous forecast results.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check Existing Forecast Data:
  
  Verify if the forecast run has already been executed for the relevant period.
  Use transaction codes or reports to check existing forecast results (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/DP90 depending on your system).
  
  
  
  Decide if Re-run is Needed:
  
  If the existing forecast is valid and up-to-date, no further action may be needed.
  If you need to update or correct the forecast, consider deleting or archiving the previous forecast data before rerunning.
  
  
  
  Delete Previous Forecast (if necessary):
  
  Use appropriate transactions or tools to delete the previous forecast run results.
  For example, in SAP APO Demand Planning, you might use /SAPAPO/DP94 or /SAPAPO/DP95 to delete forecast data.
  
  
  
  Run Forecast Again:
  
  After clearing previous data, rerun the forecast process.
  Ensure that the forecast run parameters (planning horizon, key figures, etc.) are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the message may appear if the user does not have authorization to overwrite existing forecast data.
  Verify user roles and authorizations related to forecast execution.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs and Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WFCS219.
  Review system logs (SM21, ST22) for related errors or dumps.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Display Forecast
  /SAPAPO/DP90 - Forecast Run
  /SAPAPO/DP94 - Delete Forecast
  /SAPAPO/DP95 - Delete Forecast Data
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  SAP APO Demand Planning (DP)
  SAP Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WFCS219 or forecast run issues.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always backup or archive forecast data before deleting.
  Coordinate forecast runs with planning teams to avoid conflicts.
  Use proper versioning and planning book management to handle multiple forecast runs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Forecast run already executed for the period
  
  
  Message Type
  Informational / Warning
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing forecast, delete if needed, rerun forecast
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  /SAPAPO/DP90, /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/DP94
  
  
  Module
  SAP APO Demand Planning / Forecasting & Replenishment
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction code used, module, or scenario), I can give more tailored advice.