How To Fix UPC_FW041 - 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: 041

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

What causes this issue?

Selection conditions for characteristic &V1& (&V2&) are stored in the
planning level. However, the characteristic is not contained in the
planning level.

System Response

The characteristic's selection conditions are deleted from the planning
level.

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_FW041 - Selection conditions for characteristic &1 (&2) were deleted ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW041 indicates that selection conditions for a characteristic in a planning application 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 the characteristic were manually deleted by a user or through a process that modifies the planning model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics that affect the selection conditions can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the characteristic is not properly defined, it may lead to the deletion of selection conditions.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might lead to missing selection conditions if not properly managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate Selection Conditions: If the selection conditions were deleted, you can recreate them in the planning model. This involves going back to the planning area and re-establishing the conditions for the characteristic.
  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.
  Validate Data Model: Ensure that the data model is consistent and that all characteristics are properly defined. Check for any recent changes that might have affected the selection conditions.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose due to transport, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that the transport is executed correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to UPC_FW041. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context to the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users working with planning models are trained on how to manage selection conditions and understand the implications of deleting them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UPC_FW041 error and restore the necessary selection conditions for the characteristic in question.