How To Fix UPC_FW008 - Characteristic &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was not found

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used in the current planning level or planning
package. However, it does not exist in the current planning area. It is
possible that the characteristic was deleted from the planning area.

System Response

This way, the planning level or planning package can no longer be used.
If you change the planning level or planning package, the system
automatically deletes characteristic &V1& from the level or package.

How to fix this error?

In order to have the characteristic in the current planning level or
planning package, make sure that it is contained in the planning area.

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 UPC_FW008 - Characteristic &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW008 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) was not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics are used to define product attributes, planning parameters, or other relevant data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly referenced.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant master data or planning object structure.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), there may have been an issue during the transfer that resulted in missing characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic, leading to it appearing as "not found."
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your data management team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant planning object structures or master data.
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct InfoObjects in the data model.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the characteristic is supposed to be part of a data transfer, ensure that the data is consistent and complete.
  You may need to re-run the data transfer or check for errors in the data load process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create/Change Characteristic), CT03 (Display Characteristic), and RSCUSTV0 (Customizing for Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UPC_FW008 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPC_FW008 error and implement a suitable solution.