How To Fix UPB389 - Operation cannot be executed here

UPB389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Operation cannot be executed here

What causes this issue?

The desired action is not possible with the selected nodes.

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?

Planning folders have a fixed structure. This must be taken into
account in Customizing actions:
,,- Variables can only be inserted in the variable file.
,,- Planning functions can be linked locally to layouts, or positioned
in the file "Global planning functions". This also applies to global
planning sequences
,,- Layouts can only be in the input area or in the output area.
,,- Other combnations are not possible
,,- Only local functions to input layouts can be assigned to execution
times.
,,- Only output layouts can also be issued as graphics.
,,- Layouts for "Settings for currency translation" can be inserted in
the input area.

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 UPB389 - Operation cannot be executed here ?

  The SAP error message UPB389, which states "Operation cannot be executed here," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when a user attempts to perform an operation that is not allowed in the current context or state of the application.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Context: The operation you are trying to perform may not be valid in the current context, such as trying to execute a planning function when the planning model is not in the correct state.
  Locking Issues: The data or model you are trying to access may be locked by another user or process, preventing you from executing the operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation in the current context.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The operation may need to be performed in a specific sequence, and the current state does not allow for the operation to be