How To Fix UPC_FW043 - The referenced units were included

UPC_FW043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: The referenced units were included

What causes this issue?

You have included one (or more) key figures in the planning level and a
further, as yet unselected, characteristic is required as the unit.

System Response

The system has added all required characteristics to your selection.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW043 - The referenced units were included ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW043 ("The referenced units were included") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where unit references are involved, such as in the handling of forecast or planning data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that there is an issue with the way units of measure (UoM) are being referenced in your planning or forecasting data. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected that the units you are trying to work with are already included in a previous operation or transaction, leading to a conflict or duplication.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The units you are trying to add or modify are already present in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue with how units of measure are set up in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to flag the units as