How To Fix SMIF023 - Cell &1 is empty

SMIF023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMIF - Matching Interfaces

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Cell &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMIF023 - Cell &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message SMIF023, which states "Cell &1 is empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where data is being processed in a planning table or a similar structure. This error indicates that a required cell in a planning table is empty, which can prevent the execution of certain operations or calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the cell referenced (indicated by &1) does not contain any data. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being entered or uploaded.
  Data being deleted or not properly transferred from another system.
  Incorrect data mapping or configuration.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the planning area or the data model may not align with the expected input, leading to empty cells.
  
  
  Data Validation Rules: There may be validation rules in place that require certain cells to be filled before proceeding with calculations or planning