How To Fix APBAPI028 - Position &1 of parent &2 in program &3 / &4 does not exist

APBAPI028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APBAPI - Messages for IM BAPIs

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Position &1 of parent &2 in program &3 / &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APBAPI028 - Position &1 of parent &2 in program &3 / &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message APBAPI028 indicates that there is an issue with a specific position in a parent object within a program. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or other planning-related applications. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Position Reference: The error suggests that the specified position (e.g., a node or element) does not exist in the parent object. This could happen if:
  
  The position was deleted or not created.
  There is a mismatch in the hierarchy or structure of the data.
  The data model or planning object has been changed, and the reference is no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Data Model Issues: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to dimensions or hierarchies, can lead to references that are no longer valid.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for the planning application are incorrect, it may lead to this error when trying