How To Fix /SAPAPO/APO008 - Choose a valid column

/SAPAPO/APO008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APO -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Choose a valid column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO008 - Choose a valid column ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APO008 Choose a valid column typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires selecting a valid column in a planning table or report. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with key figures, planning views, or data selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Column Selection: The user may have selected a column that is not valid for the operation they are trying to perform. This could be due to:
  
  The column not being part of the current planning view.
  The column being removed or renamed in the configuration.
  The column not being available for the specific data set or key figure.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or planning book, where the columns are defined.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain columns or