How To Fix SC040 - Ranking &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SC - Program analysis tools

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Ranking &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

A data base error has occurred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Consult the data base management department.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SC040 - Ranking &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message SC040 "Ranking &1 not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that a ranking criterion that is expected to be defined in the system is missing or not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ranking Definition: The ranking criterion specified (denoted by &1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ranking might be incorrectly configured or not activated in the relevant planning area or application.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or transaction data that relate to the ranking.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ranking Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and navigate to the section where rankings are defined.
  Ensure that the ranking criterion specified