How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP021 - No column(s) has been selected

/SAPAPO/SDP021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No column(s) has been selected

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/SAPAPO/SDP021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP021 No column(s) has been selected typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that the system is expecting at least one column to be selected for a particular operation, such as a report or a planning view, but none has been selected.
  Causes:
  
  No Columns Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any columns in the planning view or report configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning layout or the data view that is being used.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain columns.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system or the specific transaction being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select Columns: Ensure that at least one column is