How To Fix UPC_FW053 - Required characteristic &1 is not contained in the level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Required characteristic &1 is not contained in the level

What causes this issue?

In a planning area, characteristics occur, which must be contained in
all planning levels. For example, the characteristic "Planning area"
must be contained in all planning levels of a multi-planning area.
Characteristic &V1& is obligatory, but is not contained in the current
level.

How to fix this error?

If you change the planning levels, the system automatically adds the
obligatory characteristics.

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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