How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR026 - Combination for drilldown of the selection could not be determined

/SAPAPO/DP_CHAR026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Combination for drilldown of the selection could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR026 - Combination for drilldown of the selection could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR026 indicates that there is an issue with the drilldown selection in the Demand Planning (DP) module of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the message states that the combination for the drilldown of the selection could not be determined. This typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid combination of characteristics for the data being analyzed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the drilldown may not be defined in the planning area or may not be included in the selection profile.
  Incorrect Selection Profile: The selection profile used may not match the characteristics available in the planning area.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or inconsistent data in the InfoProvider that is being queried.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics or data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the planning area or the characteristics may not be set up