How To Fix CY868 - Index refers to a non-data field


CY868 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

  • Message number: 868

  • Message text: Index refers to a non-data field

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <DS:GLOS.graphical_element>graphical element</> refers to a
    non-data field in the <DS:GLOS.graphical_object_type>graphical object
    type</>.

    System Response

    The graphical element is not displayed on the capacity planning table.

    How to fix this error?

    You have the following options:

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

    Enter the correct field index in the graphical element. You branch to
    maintenance of graphical elements via the graphical element group in
    the graphical profile. Call up the followin transaction in Customizing
    for capacity leveling:
    <ls>Define graphics profile</>
    <DS:TRAN.BCG2>Execute</>
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKBCG2>Implementation guide</>
    Check whether the field is correctly defined in the graphical object
    type. Call up the following transaction in Customizing for capacity
    leveling:
    <ls>Define graphical object type</>
    <DS:TRAN.OPG9>Execute</>
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKGRAF>Implementation guide</>
    Enter another graphical element type in the object representation of
    the graphical object type. Call up the following transaction in
    Customizing for capacity leveling:
    <ls>Define graphical object type</>
    <DS:TRAN.OPG9>Execute</>
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLPKGRAF>Implementation guide</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY868 - Index refers to a non-data field ?
    The SAP error message CY868: Index refers to a non-data field typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing, particularly when working with data structures or internal tables in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error indicates that an index is being used to reference a field that is not a data field, which can happen for several reasons.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Indexing: The index being used may not correspond to a valid data field in the internal table or structure.
    Field Type Mismatch: The field being referenced may not be of a data type that can be indexed, such as a header or control field.
    Table Structure Changes: If the structure of the internal table has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the index may no longer point to a valid data field.
    Improper Looping or Access: When looping through an internal table, if the index is incorrectly calculated or accessed, it may lead

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