How To Fix WRETAIL_SIBS012 - &1: No consumption found. Simulation is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRETAIL_SIBS - Message class for Strategic Investment Buying Simulation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1: No consumption found. Simulation is not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRETAIL_SIBS012 - &1: No consumption found. Simulation is not possible. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRETAIL_SIBS012 &1: No consumption found. Simulation is not possible.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Retail module, specifically in the Store Inventory and Sales (SIBS) or Demand Planning processes. The message indicates that the system could not find any consumption data (sales or issue data) for the material or product in question during the simulation or planning run.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  No historical sales or consumption data exists for the material in the specified period.
  The data source for consumption (e.g., POS data, store sales data) has not been properly loaded or is missing.
  Incorrect or incomplete selection parameters in the simulation or planning run, leading to no data being retrieved.
  Data transfer or integration issues between POS systems and SAP Retail.
  The material master or related master data is not correctly maintained or linked to the consumption data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Consumption Data Availability:
  
  Verify that sales or consumption data exists for the material in the relevant time frame.
  Use transaction codes like MC.9 (Sales Analysis) or MC+E to check historical sales data.
  Confirm that POS data has been correctly uploaded and processed.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Load and Integration:
  
  Ensure that the POS data or store sales data has been successfully transferred to SAP Retail.
  Check the data load jobs and interfaces for errors.
  Re-run data loads if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Simulation Parameters:
  
  Confirm that the simulation or planning run parameters (e.g., date range, product selection, location) are correct.
  Make sure the material and location are included in the simulation scope.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master is correctly maintained with relevant retail-specific views.
  Ensure that the product hierarchy and location data are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Run Simulation with Correct Data:
  
  After ensuring consumption data is available and parameters are correct, re-run the simulation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes related to WRETAIL_SIBS012 for specific patches or corrections.
  Review SAP Retail documentation for consumption data requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP Retail (Demand Planning, Store Inventory and Sales)
  Transactions to check consumption data: MC.9, MC+E, /POSDW/ (POS Data Warehouse)
  Data Load Programs: Check POS data load jobs (e.g., /POSDW/LOAD)
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for WRETAIL_SIBS012 for any known issues or updates.
  Master Data: Material Master (Retail views), Location Master, Product Hierarchy
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, it may be necessary to involve SAP support with detailed logs and system information.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific transaction codes or further troubleshooting steps!