How To Fix UPC_DOC099 - None of the characteristics in the package have a comment facility

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC_DOC - Messages: Link to External Applications

• Message number: 099

• Message text: None of the characteristics in the package have a comment facility

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display documents that are assigned to characteristics
contained in the planning level. However, the "Comment facility"
indicator is not set for any of those characteristics. For that reason,
no documents can be displayed with the current settings.

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?

In order to be able to display documents you must first set the
"Comment facility" indicator for at least one of the characteristics
contained in the planning level.
To do this, navigate in InfoObject maintenance (transaction rsd1) in the
BW system containing the InfoCube that you are using in the planning
area. There you can set the "Characteristic is a document property"
indicator for the characteristics on which you want to be able to make
comments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_DOC099 - None of the characteristics in the package have a comment facility ?

  The SAP error message UPC_DOC099, which states "None of the characteristics in the package have a comment facility," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when working with planning models or data packages. This error indicates that the characteristics (or dimensions) in the data package you are trying to work with do not have the capability to accept comments or notes.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristics Configuration: The characteristics in the planning model or data package may not be configured to allow comments. In SAP, certain characteristics can be set up to allow users to add comments, while others may not have this feature enabled.
  Data Package Settings: The specific data package you are using may not include any characteristics that are configured for comments.
  User Permissions: There may be restrictions based on user roles or permissions that prevent the addition of comments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristics in your planning model.
  Ensure that the characteristics you want to comment on are set to allow comments. This is usually done in the characteristic settings where you can enable the comment facility.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Package:
  
  If you are using a specific data package, check its configuration to ensure that it includes characteristics that allow comments.
  You may need to create a new data package or modify the existing one to include the appropriate characteristics.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that your user role has the necessary permissions to add comments. If not, contact your system administrator to adjust your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for your specific version of IBP or SAC for detailed instructions on how to configure characteristics and data packages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that you can now add comments to the desired characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check SAP's support portal for any notes or articles related to UPC_DOC099 for additional insights or updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation specific to SAP IBP or SAC to better understand how to configure characteristics and data packages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.