How To Fix UPC_FW090 - Characteristic &1 and the selections belonging to it were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Characteristic &1 and the selections belonging to it were deleted

What causes this issue?

Variable &V3& contains selections for characteristic &V1&. However,
this characteristic does not exist in planning area &V2&.

System Response

The characteristic and the entered selection conditions were deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW090 - Characteristic &1 and the selections belonging to it were deleted ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW090 indicates that a characteristic and its associated selections have been deleted in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting functionalities, particularly within the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a characteristic that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities or changes in the planning model.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or planning area that involve the removal of characteristics can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the data model or if the characteristic is referenced in a planning function or query that is no longer valid, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data model or characteristic settings in SAP.
  Update Planning Functions: If the characteristic has been deleted, you may need to update any planning functions, queries, or reports that reference this characteristic to remove or replace it with a valid one.
  Recreate Characteristic: If the deletion was unintentional, consider recreating the characteristic and its associated selections if they are still needed for your planning processes.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on your planning area or data model to identify any other potential issues that may arise from the deletion of the characteristic.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to characteristics and planning areas, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for characteristics or /SAPAPO/MC73 for planning area maintenance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the UPC_FW090 error and restore functionality to your planning processes in SAP.