How To Fix UPB171 - Items for output are the same


UPB171 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

  • Message number: 171

  • Message text: Items for output are the same

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have selected the same items for output, &V1&.

    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?

    Change the items so that they are different.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB171 - Items for output are the same ?
    The SAP error message UPB171 ("Items for output are the same") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there is an attempt to generate output (such as a report or a planning view) that contains duplicate items or entries. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a planning function, generate a report, or perform data exports.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Entries: The error is often caused by having duplicate entries in the selection criteria or output parameters. For example, if you are trying to output data for the same key figure or dimension multiple times, the system will raise this error.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning model or the output settings that lead to the same items being selected for output. Data Model Issues: If the data model has not been set up correctly,

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