How To Fix UPB653 - No master data could be selected for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 653

• Message text: No master data could be selected for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to generate master data. However, you have not entered a
planning area.

System Response

No master data can be read for characteristic &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a planning area on the selection screen and then repeat the
action.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB653 - No master data could be selected for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPB653 ("No master data could be selected for characteristic &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to find any master data for a specified characteristic. This can happen during planning, reporting, or data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated master data in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the master data may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no data being found.
  Data Activation Issues: The master data may not have been activated or loaded properly into the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the master data for the specified characteristic.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the InfoObject related to the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW or BPC environment and checking if the data is present.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in your query or planning function are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust them if necessary.
  Data Activation: If the master data is missing, ensure that the data has been properly loaded and activated. You may need to run the data load process again.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration of the InfoObject and the data model to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the attributes and hierarchies associated with the characteristic.
  Rebuild Master Data: If the master data is corrupted or incomplete, consider rebuilding it from the source system or reloading it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and master data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Business Planning and BW for more detailed information on master data management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BPC support team for further assistance.