How To Fix UPC_FW039 - The value &1 for characteristic &2 was deleted

UPC_FW039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The value &1 for characteristic &2 was deleted

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& is invalid for characteristic &V2& and was, therefore,
deleted from the selection conditions.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPC_FW039 - Details

• The SAP error message UPC_FW039 indicates that a specific value for a characteristic has been deleted in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting functionalities, particularly in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error typically arises when a planning function or process attempts to access a characteristic value that no longer exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The value for the characteristic has been deleted from the master data or planning data. This could happen due to data maintenance activities, data cleansing processes, or manual deletions.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, where the planning function expects certain values to be present but they have been removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning area or the characteristics may not align with the current data setup, leading to references to deleted values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify the master data and