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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the planning area that is not currently active.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration and verify that the variable is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the variable is active and available for the planning area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area:
  
  Confirm that you are using the correct planning area in your planning function or planning run.
  If necessary, switch to the correct planning area where the variable is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the data model configuration to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing elements in the data model.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning function has the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  Review user roles and permissions related to the planning area and variable.
  
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  If applicable, check if the variable is defined in a different version of the planning area and switch to that version if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific variable and planning area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning area configuration or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning function execution.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPC_FW079 error and implement a solution to resolve it.