How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR018 - InfoCube & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: InfoCube & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR018 - InfoCube & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR018 indicates that the specified InfoCube does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with Demand Planning (DP) or other related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent InfoCube: The InfoCube you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect InfoCube Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoCube reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify InfoCube Existence:
  
  Check in the SAP system if the InfoCube exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoCube management area in the SAP GUI (transaction code RSA1).
  Look under the "InfoProviders" section to see if the InfoCube is listed.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the InfoCube you are trying to access is correct. Double-check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoCube was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoCube:
  
  If the InfoCube does not exist and is required for your processes, you may need to create it again. This involves defining the InfoCube structure, characteristics, and key figures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage InfoProviders.
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance, where you can check the characteristics and key figures related to the InfoCube.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP APO or the specific InfoCube you are working with.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.