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

UPC223 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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