How To Fix UPB_CW075 - Variable &1 cannot be used in columns

UPB_CW075 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_CW - Cost Center Wizard

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Variable &1 cannot be used in columns

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_CW075 - Variable &1 cannot be used in columns ?

  The SAP error message UPB_CW075, which states "Variable &1 cannot be used in columns," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to use a variable in a context where it is not allowed, such as in a column definition of a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Type: The variable you are trying to use may not be suitable for column placement. For example, some variables are designed to be used as filters or in rows but not in columns.
  Context Misalignment: The variable may not be defined correctly in the context of the query or report you are working on. It might be a characteristic that is not allowed in the column axis.
  Technical Restrictions: Certain technical restrictions in the underlying data model or query design may prevent the use of specific variables in certain areas of the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable