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

UPC_FW025 - Overview

• 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