How To Fix /SAPAPO/DSP015 - Column index/item could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DSP -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Column index/item could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DSP015 - Column index/item could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DSP015 Column index/item could not be determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data being processed in the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a specific column index or item in the data structure, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data required for the planning process may be missing or incorrectly formatted. This can include missing key figures, characteristics, or attributes in the planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning book or data view, such as incorrect settings for key figures or characteristics.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., changes in key figures, characteristics, or planning levels), the existing