How To Fix UPC_FW079 - Variable &1 (planning area &2) is not available

UPC_FW079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Variable &1 (planning area &2) is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW079 - Variable &1 (planning area &2) is not available ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW079 indicates that a specific variable (denoted as &1) in a planning area (denoted as &2) is not available. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning function or a planning run that requires a variable that is not defined or not available in the specified planning area.
  Causes:
  
  Variable Not Defined: The variable you are trying to use may not be defined in the planning area.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area specified may not be the one where the variable is defined.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or configuration that prevent the variable from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable in the planning area.
  Versioning Issues: The variable might be defined in a different version of