How To Fix /SAPAPO/APOGRID138 - {SetRowFormat} Format: & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APOGRID -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: {SetRowFormat} Format: & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APOGRID138 - {SetRowFormat} Format: & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APOGRID138 {SetRowFormat} Format: & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the grid display settings or formats in the APO system. This error indicates that the system is trying to apply a row format that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Format Definition: The specified row format is not defined in the system. This could happen if the format was deleted or never created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the grid display or the specific application you are using within APO.
  Transport Issues: If the format was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  User-Specific Settings: The error might be related to user-specific settings or profiles that reference a format that is no longer valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Format Definitions: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in APO and check if the row format is defined. You can do this by navigating to the settings for the specific application (e.g., DP, SNP) and looking for grid or display settings.
  If the format is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including formats, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Reset User Settings: 
  
  If the error is user-specific, try resetting the user settings or profiles to default. This can sometimes resolve issues related to custom configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration and recent changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same problem and can offer insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.