How To Fix WFCS228 - Basic value will be zero for article &1 and plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Basic value will be zero for article &1 and plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFCS228 - Basic value will be zero for article &1 and plant &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WFCS228: Basic value will be zero for article &1 and plant &2:
  
  SAP Error Message: WFCS228
  Text: Basic value will be zero for article &1 and plant &2
  
  Cause
  This message typically occurs in the context of SAP Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) or Demand Planning processes, especially when the system tries to calculate the basic value (such as forecast or planning value) for a specific material (article) and plant combination, but the calculated value turns out to be zero.
  The main reasons for this could be:
  
  No historical consumption or sales data available for the article in the specified plant.
  Incorrect or missing master data such as missing planning parameters, incorrect material master settings, or missing forecast profiles.
  Incorrect or incomplete data in the planning run, e.g., no valid planning version or planning area assigned.
  Data selection or filter criteria in the planning run exclude the article or plant.
  Zero or missing forecast input data leading to zero basic value calculation.
  Incorrect or missing key figures in the planning model.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WFCS228 message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Historical Data:
  
  Verify if there is sufficient historical consumption or sales data for the article and plant.
  Use transaction codes like MC.9, MD04, or MB51 to check past movements or sales.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (MM03) for the article and plant to ensure all relevant planning views and data are maintained.
  Confirm that the material is flagged for planning and forecasting.
  Check if the planning version and planning area are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the forecast profile and planning parameters assigned to the article.
  Ensure that the forecast model is correctly set up and active.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Run Settings:
  
  Review the selection criteria and filters used in the planning run to ensure the article and plant are included.
  Verify that the planning run is executed for the correct planning version and planning area.
  
  
  
  Analyze Key Figures and Data Sources:
  
  Confirm that the key figures used for forecasting or planning have valid data.
  Check if the data sources feeding the planning run are correctly maintained and updated.
  
  
  
  Run Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP standard reports or tools to check data consistency for the planning area and version.
  
  
  
  If No Data Exists:
  
  If the article is new or has no historical data, consider manually entering initial forecast values or using alternative forecasting methods.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WFCS228 for specific patches or corrections.
  Transactions:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Interactive Planning (for APO Demand Planning)
  /SAPAPO/DP - Demand Planning
  MC.9 - Consumption Analysis
  MD04 - Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  Planning Areas and Versions: Ensure correct configuration in transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 or relevant planning area maintenance.
  Forecast Profiles: Maintain and assign forecast profiles correctly in transaction /SAPAPO/FCST or relevant customizing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP SCM or APO Demand Planning documentation for detailed setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  No historical or forecast data leading to zero basic value for article & plant.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify historical data, master data, planning parameters, and planning run settings.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use SAP transactions MC.9, MD04, /SAPAPO/SDP94; check forecast profiles and planning areas.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, or process where the error occurs), I can give more tailored advice.