How To Fix UPC_FW025 - Characteristic &1 was not found and was, therefore, automatically deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was not found and was, therefore, automatically deleted

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.

System Response

The characteristic is deleted from the planning level or planning
package.

How to fix this error?

If you still require the characteristic, add it to the planning area
again.

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_FW025 - Characteristic &1 was not found and was, therefore, automatically deleted ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW025 indicates that a characteristic specified in a planning function or a planning object was not found in the system, leading to its automatic deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the planning function or object does not exist in the master data or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning function or object may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a characteristic that is not relevant or has been removed from the data model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the removal of a characteristic or changes in the hierarchy, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  Review Planning Functions: Check the planning functions or objects that reference the characteristic. Ensure that they are correctly configured and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  Update Data Model: If the characteristic has been removed intentionally, update the planning functions or objects to reflect the current data model.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing characteristic.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSC1 (for InfoObject maintenance) or RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the characteristics and their configurations.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the planning function to identify where the characteristic is being referenced and why it is not found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPC_FW025 error and implement a solution to resolve it.