How To Fix UPC229 - Selection to characteristic &1 is not restricted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Selection to characteristic &1 is not restricted

What causes this issue?

A selection condition (for example an interval) must be transferred
when selecting master data for time characteristics. The interval
limits must also be valid characteristic values. The selection for
characteristic &V1& does not meet at least one of these conditions.

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?

Change the selection condition for time characteristic &V1& in the way
described.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC229 - Selection to characteristic &1 is not restricted ?

  The SAP error message UPC229, which states "Selection to characteristic &1 is not restricted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to execute a query or report that involves characteristics (dimensions) that have not been properly restricted in the selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Unrestricted Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not restricted in the query or selection criteria. This means that the system does not know how to filter the data based on that characteristic.
  Missing Filters: The query might be missing necessary filters or selections that are required to limit the data set for the characteristic in question.
  Query Design: The design of the query might not have included restrictions for certain characteristics, leading to this error when executing the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Restrictions: Go to the query designer and ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the selection criteria with appropriate restrictions. This can be done by:
  
  Opening the query in the Query Designer.
  Adding the characteristic to the filter area.
  Specifying the values or ranges for the characteristic to restrict the selection.
  
  
  
  Check Query Properties: Review the properties of the query to ensure that all necessary characteristics are properly defined and restricted. Make sure that the characteristic is not set to "unrestricted" if it needs to be filtered.
  
  
  Validate Data Model: Ensure that the data model (InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) is correctly set up and that the characteristic is properly defined in the underlying data model.
  
  
  Test the Query: After making the necessary changes, test the query again to see if the error persists. If it does, double-check the restrictions and the overall query design.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer tool, as it is essential for creating and modifying queries in SAP BW.
  Characteristics and Key Figures: Understand the difference between characteristics (dimensions) and key figures (measurable data) in SAP BW, as this will help in designing effective queries.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC229 error and successfully execute your query.