How To Fix UPC_FW089 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist in area &2

What causes this issue?

Variable &V3& contains selections for characteristic &V1&. However,
this characteristic does not exist in planning area &V2& . Therefore,
the selection conditions entered are not valid.

How to fix this error?

In the context of the area, change the variable or include the
reference characteristic &V1& of variables in the planning area.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW089 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in area &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW089 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified area (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting applications, particularly when working with characteristics in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your planning area or data view does not exist. This could be due to a typo or because the characteristic has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area you are referencing may not include the characteristic you are trying to access. Each planning area has a specific set of characteristics associated with it.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics in a planning area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence: Check if the characteristic &1 exists in the configuration of the planning area &2. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Check Planning Area Configuration: Ensure that the planning area you are working with is correctly configured to include the characteristic. You may need to modify the planning area to include the missing characteristic.
  Correct Typographical Errors: If you suspect a typo, double-check the spelling of the characteristic name and ensure it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  Review Recent Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or planning area, review those changes to ensure that they have been implemented correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in the specified planning area. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning views or /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking characteristics in the planning area.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Integrated Business Planning or Advanced Planning and Optimization for more details on characteristics and planning areas.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.