How To Fix UPB302 - Layout of planning object &1 contains open header characteristics

UPB302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Layout of planning object &1 contains open header characteristics

What causes this issue?

The layout cannot be executed with the BSP application UPB_PM02, since
characteristics in the header area are not restricted to a single
value. (With planning in GUI, "scrolling in the header" would be
possible).

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?

There are various possibilities:
,,1) Remove the layout from the planning folder
,,2) Change the layout definition
,,3) Change the package or level definition
,,4) Use variables for the open characteristics, for which the
indicator "Restriction necessary" is set.
,,5) If the planning folder should only be executed in the GUI, then
you can ignore the message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB302 - Layout of planning object &1 contains open header characteristics ?

  The SAP error message UPB302 indicates that there are open header characteristics in the layout of a planning object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when you are trying to execute a planning function or process that requires a complete and valid layout.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the layout of a planning object (like a planning view or report) has header characteristics that are not fully defined or are left open. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The layout may have been set up without specifying all necessary characteristics.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes to the underlying data model (like adding or removing characteristics), the layout may not reflect these changes properly.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently leave certain characteristics open when creating or modifying the layout.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPB302 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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