How To Fix UPB460 - Characteristic &1 was changed (other attributes)

UPB460 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was changed (other attributes)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB460 - Characteristic &1 was changed (other attributes) ?

  The SAP error message UPB460 indicates that a characteristic in a planning environment has been changed, specifically regarding its attributes. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the planning model due to changes made to the characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Changes: The characteristic in question has had its attributes modified (e.g., data type, length, or other properties) in the underlying data model.
  Data Inconsistency: The change may lead to inconsistencies in the planning data, especially if the characteristic is being used in existing planning models or data views.
  Versioning Issues: If multiple versions of the planning model are being used, changes in one version may not be compatible with others.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the characteristic and ensure that they are necessary and correct. If the changes are not required, consider reverting them.
  Update Planning