How To Fix UPB_CW031 - No InfoCube specified, planning area cannot be created

UPB_CW031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_CW - Cost Center Wizard

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No InfoCube specified, planning area cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_CW031 - No InfoCube specified, planning area cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message UPB_CW031, which states "No InfoCube specified, planning area cannot be created," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when attempting to create a planning area without specifying an associated InfoCube.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoCube: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires an InfoCube to be specified for the planning area, but none has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the InfoCube is not properly linked or defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the InfoCube during the planning area creation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPB_CW031 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify an InfoCube:
  
  When creating a planning area, ensure that you specify a valid InfoCube. This can usually be done in the planning area creation screen where you define the characteristics of the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the InfoCube you intend