How To Fix UPC227 - Higher-level characteristics must be selected with single values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Higher-level characteristics must be selected with single values

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is compounded to characteristic &V2&. Therefore,
characteristic &V2& must be selected with one single value.

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?

Restrict the selection for characteristic &V2& in the planning level or
package to one single value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC227 - Higher-level characteristics must be selected with single values ?

  The SAP error message UPC227 ("Higher-level characteristics must be selected with single values") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when dealing with characteristics and their values in planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to select higher-level characteristics (like a product hierarchy or a location hierarchy) with multiple values instead of single values. In SAP, higher-level characteristics are expected to be defined with single values to ensure that the planning process can correctly aggregate or disaggregate data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that when you are selecting higher-level characteristics, you only select single values. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Your Selection: Check the selection criteria you are using for the higher-level characteristics. Make sure that you are not selecting multiple values for these characteristics.
  
  
  Use Single Values: If you need to filter or analyze data based on higher-level characteristics, ensure that you are using single values. For example, if you are working with a product hierarchy, select only one product category at a time.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Views: If you are using planning views or queries, ensure that the settings allow for single value selection for higher-level characteristics.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently facing this issue, it may be worth checking the configuration of your planning area or the characteristics setup in the system to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and values relevant to your planning scenario.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to SAP APO or IBP, consider reviewing training materials or documentation that cover the basics of characteristics and planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC227 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.