How To Fix UPC012 - The values were adapted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The values were adapted

What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies with the database were found in the meta-information
for the fields. These inconsistencies were resolved by deleting some
entries. You may now continue.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In case too many entries were deleted, leave the transaction without
saving.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC012 - The values were adapted ?

  The SAP error message UPC012, which states "The values were adapted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and budgeting applications, particularly when using the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) modules. This message indicates that the system has automatically adjusted or modified the values you were trying to input or process.
  Cause:
  
  Data Validation Rules: The system may have built-in validation rules that automatically adjust values to meet certain criteria or constraints.
  Planning Parameters: If the values entered do not align with the defined planning parameters (like forecasts, budgets, or historical data), the system may adapt them to fit within acceptable ranges.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to input certain values, leading the system to adjust them.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system performs checks to ensure data consistency, and if discrepancies are found, it may adapt the values accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Values: Check the values you are trying to input to ensure they meet the expected formats and ranges.
  Check Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters and rules set up in the system to understand why the values are being adapted.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to input the values you are trying to enter. If not, contact your system administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are using to understand the context of the error better.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the process to see where the adaptation is occurring and why.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to UPC012.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on the specific SAP module you are using to better understand its functionalities and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPC012 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.