How To Fix UPB473 - Transport entries were generated for hierarchy &1 on characteristic &2

UPB473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Transport entries were generated for hierarchy &1 on characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB473 - Transport entries were generated for hierarchy &1 on characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPB473 indicates that transport entries were generated for a hierarchy associated with a specific characteristic. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPS) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there are issues related to the transport of planning objects, particularly hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The error often occurs when changes are made to a hierarchy that is linked to a characteristic, and the system is trying to transport these changes.
  Transport Request Issues: There may be issues with the transport request itself, such as it not being properly created or released.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to perform transport operations.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the hierarchy or characteristic that prevent the transport from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request has been created and released properly. You can do this by going