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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 868

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

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Index Values: Ensure that the index being used is within the bounds of the internal table and corresponds to a valid data field.
  Review Data Structure: Verify the structure of the internal table or data structure to ensure that the fields being accessed are indeed data fields.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the values of the index and the structure of the internal table at runtime.
  Adjust Code Logic: If the logic for accessing the fields is incorrect, modify the code to ensure that the correct fields are being referenced.
  Field Definitions: Ensure that the fields in the data structure are defined correctly and are intended to be used as data fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on internal tables, data structures, and indexing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CY868 error and implement a solution to resolve it.