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

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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 the characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Access the planning level configuration and check if the characteristic is included in the planning level.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it to the planning level.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and syntax of the characteristic name in the planning function or process that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Level:
  
  If the data model has changed, update the planning level to reflect the current characteristics.
  This may involve re-creating the planning level or modifying it to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring planning levels and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the planning function or process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSPLAN for planning area configuration or RSADMIN for data model management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the UPB400 error in your SAP environment.