How To Fix UPC006 - No input help is available for characteristic &1

UPC006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No input help is available for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC006 - No input help is available for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPC006, which states "No input help is available for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user tries to enter a value for a characteristic in a query or report, but the system cannot provide a list of possible values (input help) for that characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have any associated master data. If there are no values defined for the characteristic in the master data tables, the input help cannot be generated.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the characteristic may not be properly configured or may not contain any data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the master data for the characteristic.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the InfoObject or the query that prevent the input help from being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: