How To Fix UPC_FW078 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in the planning level

UPC_FW078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered selection conditions for characteristic &V1&. But the
characteristic is not contained in the planning level belonging to it.
However, a planning package can only contain the characteristics which
are contained in the planning level belonging to it.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a selection in the package for characteristic &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW078 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in the planning level ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW078 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not included in the planning level you are working with in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) environment. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or a planning process that requires a characteristic that is not part of the defined planning level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic in Planning Level: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined in the planning level configuration. Planning levels define the dimensions and characteristics that are relevant for planning activities.
  Incorrect Planning Level: You may be using a planning level that does not include the necessary characteristics for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or planning levels, the characteristic may have been removed or altered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Level