How To Fix UPB366 - Global planning sequences can cause cross-area changes

UPB366 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 366

• Message text: Global planning sequences can cause cross-area changes

What causes this issue?

Global planning sequences can contain functions to areas, which are not
in the selected area or in the selected profile.

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?

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 UPB366 - Global planning sequences can cause cross-area changes ?

  The SAP error message UPB366, which states "Global planning sequences can cause cross-area changes," typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there are issues related to planning sequences that affect multiple areas or dimensions in your planning model.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Global Planning Sequences: The error is triggered when a planning sequence is defined to operate globally across different planning areas or dimensions, and it attempts to make changes that could affect other areas. This can happen if the sequence is not properly configured to handle cross-area dependencies.
  
  
  Cross-Area Dependencies: If your planning model has dependencies between different areas (e.g., sales and production), a global planning sequence may inadvertently modify data in one area based on changes in another, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the planning sequences are set up, including incorrect settings or missing parameters that define