Message type: E = Error
Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages
Message number: 005
Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist in planning area &2
It is probable that the characteristic has been deleted from the plannin
g area. However, it is also possible that there are general problems in
reading the master data for this characteristic. You can check this by
creating a query for the basic InfoProvider and including the
characteristic.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Either include the characteristic in the planning area or do not use it.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
UPC005
- Characteristic &1 does not exist in planning area &2 ?The SAP error message UPC005 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified planning area (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning areas and their associated characteristics.
Cause: Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your planning process is not defined in the planning area you are working with. Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or the planning area name. Incorrect Planning Area: You might be referencing the wrong planning area that does not include the desired characteristic. Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, this could lead to the error.
Solution: Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the planning area configuration and verify that the characteristic &1 is indeed defined
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