How To Fix JBP_DIST020 - Name of value field (&1) is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBP_DIST - Messages for 'Distribution' Application

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Name of value field (&1) is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBP_DIST020 - Name of value field (&1) is invalid ?

  The SAP error message JBP_DIST020, which states "Name of value field (&1) is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Joint Business Planning (JBP) or similar modules where value fields are used to store and manage data related to planning and distribution.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Value Field Name: The value field name specified in the configuration or data entry does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the JBP settings or the data model that leads to the system not recognizing the specified value field.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered the value field name incorrectly, including typographical errors or incorrect case sensitivity.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified value field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBP_DIST020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Value Field