How To Fix UPC_FW032 - Selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2) were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2) were deleted

What causes this issue?

Selection conditions for characteristic &V1& (&V2&) are stored in both
the current planning package and the planning level. The selection for
a characteristic must be determined in either the planning level or the
planning package.

System Response

The system deletes the selection conditions for the characteristic from
the planning package.

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_FW032 - Selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2) were deleted ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW032 indicates that selection conditions for a characteristic have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message suggests that the system is unable to find the selection conditions that were previously defined for a specific characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The selection conditions for the characteristic may have been manually deleted by a user.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, selection conditions might not have been properly transferred or could have been inadvertently removed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the planning area or characteristics may lead to the deletion of selection conditions.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that led to the deletion of these conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate Selection Conditions: If the selection conditions were deleted, you can recreate them in the relevant planning area or characteristic settings.
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area in SAP.
  Go to the characteristic settings and re-enter the selection conditions as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Change Logs: Review the change logs to identify who or what process deleted the selection conditions. This can help in understanding the root cause and preventing future occurrences.
  
  
  Restore from Backup: If you have a backup of the configuration or data, consider restoring the selection conditions from there.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific planning application you are using. There may be specific guidelines or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to planning area configuration, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book settings or /SAPAPO/MC62 for characteristic settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to modify selection conditions, as lack of permissions can lead to issues in managing these settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UPC_FW032 error and restore the necessary selection conditions for your planning processes.