How To Fix UPC_FW005 - Key figure &1 (&2) requires characteristic &3 (&4) as a unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC_FW - Messages for Planning Framework, Areas, Levels and Packages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Key figure &1 (&2) requires characteristic &3 (&4) as a unit

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete characteristic &V3& (&V4&). However, this
characteristic is required by key figure &V1& (&V2&) as a unit . If a
key figure references a characteristic as a unit, then this
characteristic must also be contained in the planning level.

How to fix this error?

In order to be able to delete characteristic &V3&, you must first
delete all key figures that reference the characteristic as a unit.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW005 - Key figure &1 (&2) requires characteristic &3 (&4) as a unit ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW005 indicates that a key figure in your planning application requires a specific characteristic to be defined as a unit. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch or missing configuration related to key figures and their associated units.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit Definition: The key figure you are trying to use is defined to require a unit of measure (UoM), but the characteristic that should provide this unit is not properly defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the key figure may not align with the characteristics defined in the planning model. This can happen if the key figure is set to require a unit but the characteristic that should provide it is not linked correctly.
  Data Entry Issues: If you are entering data manually, it is possible that the unit of measure is not being provided or is incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration:
  
  Go to the key figure settings in your planning model and verify that the key figure is correctly configured to require the specified characteristic as a unit.
  Ensure that the characteristic is marked as a unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Define the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, you need to create it in the planning model and ensure it is set up as a unit of measure.
  Make sure that the characteristic is included in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are providing the required unit of measure for the key figure.
  Check for any data entry errors that might lead to the absence of the required unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for your specific version of IBP or APO to understand the requirements for key figures and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to execute the planning function or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to key figure and characteristic configuration in SAP IBP or APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC_FW005 error and ensure that your key figures are correctly configured with the necessary units of measure.