How To Fix WPOSN003 - Period for forecast could not be determined

WPOSN003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPOSN - Messages POS Interface, New

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Period for forecast could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The period for the forecast could not be determined.

System Response

Consumption was not written in the historical data of the forecast.

How to fix this error?

Check the results of the forecast, in particular the purchase orders
created due to the forecast.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPOSN003 - Period for forecast could not be determined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WPOSN003: "Period for forecast could not be determined":
  
  Error Message:
  WPOSN003 - Period for forecast could not be determined
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization), specifically in the Demand Planning or Forecasting process. The system is unable to determine the relevant time period (forecast horizon) for which the forecast should be generated.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Planning Book Settings:
  
  The planning book or data view used for forecasting does not have a valid time profile or time bucket defined.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Time Profile or Time Bucket Configuration:
  
  The time profile assigned to the planning book or planning object structure does not cover the forecast period.
  The forecast period is outside the range of the time buckets defined.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues:
  
  The product or location master data might be missing or incomplete, causing the system to fail in determining the forecast period.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Forecast Profile or Settings:
  
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