How To Fix UPB613 - Characteristic value is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Characteristic value is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB613 - Characteristic value is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UPB613, which states "Characteristic value is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when a user attempts to enter or process a characteristic value that does not exist or is not valid for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value being entered does not exist in the master data for the characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value entered may not match the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a numeric value is expected).
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data for the characteristic may not be loaded or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Model: The planning model or version being used may not support the characteristic or its values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Values: Check the characteristic values in the master data to ensure that the value you are trying to enter is valid. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data table in SAP.
  Check Data Type: Ensure that the value you are entering matches the expected data type for the characteristic.
  Load Missing Master Data: If the characteristic value is missing, ensure that the relevant master data is loaded into the system. This may involve running a data load process or checking the data source.
  Review Planning Model: Ensure that you are using the correct planning model and version that includes the characteristic and its values.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic values. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the characteristic and its valid values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSD1 (to check InfoObjects) or RSA1 (to check data models) to investigate the characteristics and their values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPB613 error and implement the appropriate solution.