How To Fix WBBY006 - No previous display column exists

WBBY006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WBBY - Bonus Buys / Material Grouping

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No previous display column exists

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WBBY006 - Details

• The SAP error message WBBY006: No previous display column exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when you are trying to access or manipulate a report or query that requires a previous display column that is not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Previous Column: The error usually indicates that the report or query you are trying to execute is expecting a previous display column that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the design of the query or report, such as missing key figures or dimensions that are required for the calculations or display.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or InfoProvider may have led to the removal or renaming of columns that the report relies on.
  Incorrect Filters or Variables: Filters or variables applied to the report may be excluding necessary data