How To Fix UPC_FW038 - Selection conditions for characteristic &1 were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

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

What causes this issue?

The selection conditions for characteristic &V1& were deleted from the
planning level because the flag 'Selection in package' was set. This
way the selection is determined in the planning package. The selection
conditions for a characteristic can be set either in the planning level
or in the planning package.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to set the selection for the characteristic in the
planning level, reset the 'Selection in package' flag.

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_FW038 - Selection conditions for characteristic &1 were deleted ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW038 indicates that selection conditions for a characteristic in a planning scenario have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning models and characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The selection conditions for a characteristic may have been manually deleted by a user or during a configuration change.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics can lead to the removal of selection conditions if they are no longer valid or applicable.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might lead to inconsistencies if the selection conditions were not included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate Selection Conditions: If the selection conditions were deleted unintentionally, you can recreate them in the planning model or configuration settings.
  Check Change Logs: Review the change logs to identify who deleted the selection conditions and why. This can help in understanding the context and preventing future occurrences.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system configuration is correct and that all necessary characteristics and selection conditions are properly defined in the planning model.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing selection conditions in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users working with planning models are trained on how to manage selection conditions effectively to avoid accidental deletions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.