How To Fix PROD_SUBSTN017 - Incorrect column name '&1' in cell position '&2'. Expected name is '&3'

PROD_SUBSTN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PROD_SUBSTN - Messages for Product Substitution

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Incorrect column name '&1' in cell position '&2'. Expected name is '&3'

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PROD_SUBSTN017 - Details

• The SAP error message PROD_SUBSTN017 indicates that there is an issue with the column name in a data structure, typically in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This error occurs when the system encounters a column name that does not match the expected name in a specific cell position.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Column Name: The column name provided in the data input does not match the expected column name defined in the data model or structure.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., renaming columns, changing data sources), the input data may not be aligned with the new structure.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the column name being referenced.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the BPC or SAC environment may not be correctly set up, leading to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Column Names: Check the column names in the data