How To Fix UPB356 - Folder &1 cannot be executed in the Web. Export not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Folder &1 cannot be executed in the Web. Export not possible

What causes this issue?

You attempted to generate a Web interface for planning folder &V1&. But
this is only possible for planning folders that were declared as
Web-enabled on creation. This does not apply to planning folder &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?

You can make a planning folder Web-enabled indirectly by generating a
copy of the folder and declaring the copy Web-enabled. You can then
generate a Web interface for this copy that you can edit further in the
<DS:TRAN.BPS_WB>Web Interface Builder</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB356 - Folder &1 cannot be executed in the Web. Export not possible ?

  The SAP error message UPB356 indicates that a specific folder cannot be executed in the Web, and as a result, an export operation is not possible. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when trying to access or execute a folder that is not properly configured or has certain restrictions.
  Causes:
  
  Folder Configuration Issues: The folder may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to execution problems.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or execute the folder.
  Folder Status: The folder might be in a status that does not allow execution (e.g., inactive or locked).
  Web Application Configuration: There may be issues with the web application configuration that prevent the folder from being executed.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the web server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Folder Configuration:
  
  Verify that the folder is correctly configured in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Check if the folder is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to execute the folder has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by checking the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Folder Status:
  
  Confirm that the folder is in an executable state. If it is inactive or locked, you may need to activate or unlock it.
  
  
  
  Web Application Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the web application to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle folder executions.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the folder and user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BPC or SAC for guidance on folder management and execution.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPB356 error and implement a solution to resolve it.