How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM014 - Field &1 not found in DataSource &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Field &1 not found in DataSource &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM014 - Field &1 not found in DataSource &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM014 Field &1 not found in DataSource &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data source configuration or the data extraction process. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) is not recognized or does not exist in the specified data source (denoted by &2).
  Causes:
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message may not exist in the data source due to changes in the data model or configuration.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the data source, the field may exist in one version but not in another.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully updated or activated.
  Custom Fields: If the field is a custom field, it may not have been added to the data source correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource configuration in the SAP system (transaction code RSA1).
  Verify that the data source is correctly configured and that the field exists in the data source structure.
  
  
  
  Field Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the field exists in the underlying table or structure associated with the data source.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the data source or adjust your extraction logic.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source has been modified, try reactivating it. This can be done in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the data source was transported, ensure that all related objects and dependencies were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or release notes for changes to the data source or fields that may have occurred in recent updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the data extraction process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  RSC1 - DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal for specific documentation related to your version of SAP APO and the data sources you are using.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/PDEM014 error message.