How To Fix UPB344 - Value &1 of variables &2 is not contained in area &3

UPB344 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Value &1 of variables &2 is not contained in area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB344 - Value &1 of variables &2 is not contained in area &3 ?

  The SAP error message UPB344 indicates that a value assigned to a variable is not found within the specified area. This typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value assigned to the variable does not exist in the defined area. This could be due to a typo, incorrect data entry, or a value that has not been properly loaded into the system.
  Data Model Issues: The area might not be correctly defined in the data model, or the variable might not be properly linked to the area.
  Versioning Issues: The value might exist in a different version or scenario that is not currently active or selected.
  Master Data Issues: The master data might not be updated or might be inconsistent, leading to the absence of the expected value in the area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Values: Verify the