How To Fix UPB_CW091 - Characteristic &1 is missing in layout definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_CW - Cost Center Wizard

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is missing in layout definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_CW091 - Characteristic &1 is missing in layout definition ?

  The SAP error message UPB_CW091 indicates that a characteristic specified in a layout definition is missing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a report or planning layout is trying to access a characteristic that is not defined or available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the layout definition does not exist in the InfoProvider or the data model being used.
  Incorrect Layout Definition: The layout may have been modified or created incorrectly, leading to references to non-existent characteristics.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders) may have led to the characteristic being removed or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the layout was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues with the transport that caused the characteristic to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Layout Definition: Review the layout definition in the BPC or BW system to ensure that all characteristics referenced are valid and exist in the data model.
  Validate InfoProvider: Ensure that the InfoProvider being used in the layout contains the characteristic. You can do this by checking the InfoObject catalog or the InfoProvider structure.
  Update Layout: If the characteristic has been renamed or removed, update the layout definition to reflect the current structure of the InfoProvider.
  Recreate Layout: If the layout is significantly corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch using the correct characteristics.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSO2 (for InfoObjects) or RSO1 (for InfoProviders) to check the definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to layout definitions and characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Business Planning and BW for guidelines on creating and managing layouts.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UPB_CW091 error message.