How To Fix UPB400 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in the planning level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist in the planning level

What causes this issue?

The definition of planning levels is inconsistent.
A characteristic which is not available in the planning level, is
marked as a field with a special role. This characteristic was possibly
removed from the planning level later.

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?

Add characteristic &v1& to planning level &v2&.

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 UPB400 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in the planning level ?

  The SAP error message UPB400 indicates that a characteristic specified in a planning level does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when trying to execute a planning function or process that references a characteristic that is not defined in the planning level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the planning level is not defined in the data model or planning area.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or ID when it was referenced in the planning level.
  Incorrect Planning Level: The planning level being used may not be the correct one that includes the required characteristic.
  Changes in Data Model: If the data model has been changed (e.g., characteristics added or removed), the planning level may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the data model or planning area configuration and verify that