How To Fix UPC537 - Derivation: In hierarchy &1 no value &2 exists for characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Derivation: In hierarchy &1 no value &2 exists for characteristic &3

What causes this issue?

In step &V4& it was attempted to determine a value for value &V2& of
characteristic &V3&. This failed.

System Response

No derivation can be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Complete the hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC537 - Derivation: In hierarchy &1 no value &2 exists for characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message UPC537 indicates that during the derivation process in a planning scenario, a specific value for a characteristic is not found in the specified hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with planning models and hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error message UPC537 is triggered when:
  
  
  Missing Value in Hierarchy: The value you are trying to derive does not exist in the specified hierarchy for the characteristic. This could be due to:
  
  The value not being included in the hierarchy.
  The hierarchy not being properly maintained or updated.
  A mismatch between the expected value and the actual value in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning model or the derivation rules may not be set up correctly, leading to the system looking for a value that is not available.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being loaded into the system, such as missing records or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPC537 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy in question and verify that the value for the characteristic exists.
  If the value is missing, you may need to add it to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Update Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is outdated, update it to include the necessary values.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is activated and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules:
  
  Check the derivation rules in your planning model to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the rules are pointing to the correct hierarchy and characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being used in the planning process to ensure that it is complete and correctly mapped.
  Check for any data load errors that may have occurred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the derivation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 (to manage InfoObjects) or RSC1 (to manage hierarchies) if you are working in SAP BW.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPC537 error and implement a solution to resolve it.