How To Fix UPC_FW040 - Characteristic &1 (&2) is not contained in the planning level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Characteristic &1 (&2) is not contained in the planning level

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& (&V2&) has selection conditions in the planning
level but is not contained in the planning level.

How to fix this error?

If you change the planning level, the system automatically deletes the
selection conditions for characteristic &V1& from the planning level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW040 - Characteristic &1 (&2) is not contained in the planning level ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW040 indicates that a characteristic specified in a planning level is not included in that planning level. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning levels and characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic in Planning Level: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the planning level you are trying to use. This can happen if the planning level was not set up correctly or if there have been changes to the characteristics after the planning level was created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning level may have been configured incorrectly, or the characteristic may have been removed from the planning level configuration.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model or characteristics in the system, it may lead to inconsistencies with existing planning levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning level configuration in SAP and verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the planning level.
  If it is missing, you will need to add it to the planning level.
  
  
  
  Modify the Planning Level:
  
  If the characteristic should be part of the planning level, you can modify the planning level to include the characteristic.
  Ensure that you save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check if the characteristic is active and properly defined in the system.
  Ensure that there are no issues with the characteristic itself that might prevent it from being used in the planning level.
  
  
  
  Recreate Planning Level:
  
  If the planning level is significantly misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch with the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing planning levels and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PLANNING_LEVEL to access planning level configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify planning levels and characteristics in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC_FW040 error and ensure that your planning levels are correctly configured.