How To Fix UMB272 - Line &1: CPM variable '&2' cannot be selected

UMB272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Line &1: CPM variable '&2' cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

The CPM variable &V2& is assigned to the characteristic &V3&, but not
to the characteristic &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable CPM variable.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB272 - Line &1: CPM variable '&2' cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message UMB272 indicates that a specific characteristic or variable in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the context of the Cost Planning Module (CPM), cannot be selected for a particular line item. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration or the data associated with the variable in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Configuration: The variable '&2' may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect definitions in the variable settings.
  Data Availability: The data for the variable may not be available for the selected line item. This could happen if the variable is not relevant for the specific context or if there is no data associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable or the data associated with it.
  Incompatibility: The variable may not be compatible with the