How To Fix UPC_FW023 - Planning area &1 does not exist

UPC_FW023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Planning area &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW023 - Planning area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW023 indicates that the specified planning area does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate data related to a planning area that has not been defined or has been incorrectly referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Planning Area: The planning area you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the planning area name or ID that you are using in your transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified planning area.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or planning areas, the one you are trying to access may have been deleted or renamed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Planning Area: Check the planning area name