How To Fix UPB_EXIT001 - Characteristic &2 (&1) is not contained in the chars to be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_EXIT - Planning Applications: Messages on Delivered Exits

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Characteristic &2 (&1) is not contained in the chars to be checked

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v2& (&v1&) is not contained in the characteristics to
be checked.

System Response

The current data record is classed as invalid, since the characteristic
&v2& (&v1&) is absolutely required for this function for combination
checks.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the characteristic relationships in the current
planning area.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_EXIT001 - Characteristic &2 (&1) is not contained in the chars to be checked ?

  The SAP error message UPB_EXIT001 indicates that a characteristic specified in a planning function or process is not included in the list of characteristics that are supposed to be checked. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when executing planning functions that involve characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not part of the defined characteristics for the planning function or process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning function or the data model that does not include the characteristic in question.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing characteristics, the planning function may not have been updated accordingly.
  Incorrect Input: The input data or parameters provided to the planning function may not align with the expected characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning function that is generating the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the list of characteristics to be checked.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that the planning function is updated to reflect these changes.
  Verify that all necessary characteristics are included in the data model and the planning function.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Check the input parameters being passed to the planning function. Ensure that they are correct and that they include all required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  Run the planning function with a smaller set of data to isolate the issue and confirm that the characteristic is indeed missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning function to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to planning functions, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning and /SAPAPO/MC90 for planning function maintenance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPB_EXIT001 error and implement a solution to resolve it.