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How To Fix UPC516 - No value &2 can be found for characteristic &3 in hierarchy &1


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

  • Message number: 516

  • Message text: No value &2 can be found for characteristic &3 in hierarchy &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC516 - No value &2 can be found for characteristic &3 in hierarchy &1 ?

    The SAP error message UPC516 indicates that a specific value for a characteristic cannot be found in the specified hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with characteristics and hierarchies in queries or reports.

    Cause:

    The error message UPC516 can be triggered by several factors:

    1. Missing Hierarchy Node: The value you are trying to use does not exist in the specified hierarchy. This could be due to data not being loaded or the hierarchy not being properly maintained.

    2. Incorrect Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.

    3. Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy might not be active or might not be assigned to the characteristic in the InfoObject.

    4. Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data load process that resulted in missing values in the hierarchy.

    5. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain values in the hierarchy.

    Solution:

    To resolve the UPC516 error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Check Hierarchy: Verify that the hierarchy specified in the error message is correctly defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.

    2. Validate Characteristic Values: Ensure that the characteristic value you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the hierarchy. You can check this in the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1).

    3. Data Load Verification: Check if the data load process has completed successfully and that the relevant data is present in the InfoProvider. You can use transaction RSA1 to monitor data loads.

    4. Hierarchy Assignment: Ensure that the hierarchy is properly assigned to the characteristic in the InfoObject settings.

    5. Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and its values.

    6. Rebuild Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it or reloading the data.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
      • RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
      • RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to hierarchies and characteristics.

    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects, hierarchies, and data loading processes for more detailed guidance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UPC516 error in your SAP environment.

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