How To Fix UPC223 - Multiplanning area &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Multiplanning area &1 cannot be used

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V2& appears in several base planning areas and has
different technical attributes there (type, currency/unit of measure,
aggregation). This case can then occur if the base planning areas refer
to different RFC destinations. However key figures with the same name
from different planning areas, can only be included in a multiplanning
area, if they have the same technical attributes.

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?

Create characteristic &V2& in all affected systems with the same
technical attributes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC223 - Multiplanning area &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message UPC223, which states "Multiplanning area &1 cannot be used," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar planning applications. This error indicates that the specified multiplanning area is not available for use in the current context, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Planning Area: The multiplanning area may not be activated or is inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning area.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the planning area settings or the planning area may not be properly defined.
  Data Model Issues: The data model associated with the planning area might not be correctly set up or might be missing.
  Versioning Issues: The planning area might be linked to a specific version that is not currently active or available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Activation:
  
  Ensure that the multiplanning area is activated in the system. You can do this by navigating to the planning area configuration and checking its status.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the multiplanning area. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning area to ensure that it is correctly defined and all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Examine Data Model:
  
  Check the data model associated with the planning area to ensure it is correctly set up and that all required data objects are available.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  If the planning area is linked to a specific version, ensure that the version is active and available for use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the multiplanning area and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.