How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP017 - Icon position not specified (col ID: & / row ID: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Icon position not specified (col ID: & / row ID: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP017 - Icon position not specified (col ID: & / row ID: &) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP017 Icon position not specified (col ID: & / row ID: &) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the display of icons in the planning book or the data view.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the planning book or data view has not been properly configured. Specifically, it may indicate that the icon position for a specific column or row has not been defined.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model or the planning book layout has been altered or not properly set up, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the planning book configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing elements in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Ensure that all columns and rows have their icon positions defined. You can do this by checking the settings for the specific planning book and ensuring that the icons are correctly assigned to the respective columns and rows.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure the Planning Book:
  
  If the configuration appears to be incorrect, you may need to reconfigure the planning book. This can involve:
  
  Editing the planning book layout.
  Ensuring that all necessary fields are included and properly configured.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the planning book configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to planning book configuration and icon settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transport, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP1 (for planning book maintenance) to access the planning book configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/SDP017 error message.