How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP042 - Data import without sort not possible

/SAPAPO/SDP042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Data import without sort not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP042 - Data import without sort not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP042 Data import without sort not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data import process, particularly when the data is not sorted as required by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Sorting Requirement: The error indicates that the data being imported does not meet the sorting requirements specified by the system. SAP APO expects certain data to be sorted in a specific order before it can be processed.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being imported may not be in the expected format or structure, leading to issues during the import process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that dictate how data should be imported and sorted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Sort the Data: Ensure that the data being imported is sorted according to the requirements of the APO system. This typically involves sorting by key fields that the