How To Fix UJD_EXCEPTION098 - Command error COL(&1); column is less than 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJD_EXCEPTION - BPC: Data Manager Exception Message Class

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Command error COL(&1); column is less than 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJD_EXCEPTION098 - Command error COL(&1); column is less than 1 ?

  The SAP error message UJD_EXCEPTION098 with the description "Command error COL(&1); column is less than 1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW when there is an issue with a query or report that is trying to access a column that does not exist or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Column Reference: The error indicates that a command is trying to access a column index that is less than 1. In many programming and query languages, column indexing starts at 1, so a reference to column 0 or a negative number would trigger this error.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source has changed (e.g., columns have been added, removed, or renamed), the report or query may be trying to access a column that no longer exists.
  Incorrect Query Logic: There may be a logical error in the query or report design that leads to an invalid column reference.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column References: Review the query or report design to ensure that all column references are valid and start from 1. Make sure that you are not trying to access a column that does not exist.
  Validate Data Source: Ensure that the data source being queried has not changed. If it has, update the report or query to reflect the current structure of the data source.
  Debugging: If you have access to the query or report design tools, run a debug or trace to identify where the invalid column reference is occurring.
  Recreate the Report: If the issue persists and you cannot find the invalid reference, consider recreating the report or query from scratch, ensuring that you correctly reference the columns.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for any known issues related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP BusinessObjects or BW version is compatible with the data sources and that all necessary updates have been applied.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UJD_EXCEPTION098 error in your SAP environment.