How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCST140 - Select exactly &1 column(s)

/SAPAPO/FCST140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCST -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Select exactly &1 column(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST140 - Select exactly &1 column(s) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCST140 Select exactly &1 column(s) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with forecast data. This error indicates that the user has not selected the correct number of columns required for a specific operation or function within the forecasting application.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to execute a function that requires a specific number of columns to be selected, but the selection does not meet this requirement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When trying to execute a forecast analysis or planning function that expects a certain number of input columns.
  When the user has selected too few or too many columns in a report or planning view.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Requirements: Review the documentation or guidelines for the specific function you are trying to execute. It should specify how many columns