How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_UR156 - If the force element is specified in the selection, enter the role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_UR -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: If the force element is specified in the selection, enter the role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_UR156 - If the force element is specified in the selection, enter the role ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_UR156 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules where a force element is specified in a selection, but the corresponding role is not provided. This error is often related to the configuration of planning scenarios or data selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A force element (which is a specific type of data element used in planning) is included in the selection criteria for a planning run or report.
  The system requires a corresponding role to be specified for that force element, but it has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using for the planning run or report. Ensure that if you are specifying a force element, you also provide the necessary role associated with it.
  
  
  Define Role: If you do not have a role defined for the