How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSCUSTOMIZ040 - Reference fields (table name/field name) not filled out completely

/SAPAPO/CDPSCUSTOMIZ040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSCUSTOMIZ -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Reference fields (table name/field name) not filled out completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSCUSTOMIZ040 - Reference fields (table name/field name) not filled out completely ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSCUSTOMIZ040 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of reference fields in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when certain required fields in a table are not completely filled out, which can lead to problems in data processing or planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: Required fields in the configuration settings for a specific planning area or master data are not filled out completely.
  Missing Data: The necessary reference fields in the relevant tables (like master data tables) are either empty or not properly defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments, they may not be correctly handling the reference fields.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during data transfer from other systems or during data uploads can lead to incomplete records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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