How To Fix UJP_EXCEPTION054 - Reference direction is not correct in region '&1' of dimension &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJP_EXCEPTION - BPC: Message Class for UJP Exception

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Reference direction is not correct in region '&1' of dimension &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJP_EXCEPTION054 - Reference direction is not correct in region '&1' of dimension &2 ?

  The SAP error message UJP_EXCEPTION054 indicates that there is an issue with the reference direction in a specific region of a dimension in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). This error typically arises when the reference direction for a planning model or dimension is not set correctly, which can lead to inconsistencies in data entry or calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reference Direction: The reference direction for a dimension or region is not aligned with the expected values. This could happen if the dimension is set to a direction that does not match the data flow or planning logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the planning model or dimension settings that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data in a way that conflicts with the defined reference direction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dimension Settings: 
  
  Go to the planning model or