How To Fix UPC_FW099 - Characteristic &1 is already available in the list


UPC_FW099 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 099

  • Message text: Characteristic &1 is already available in the list

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  • What causes this issue?

    You attempted to add a new characteristic to the list. However, the
    characteristic is already available in the list.

    How to fix this error?

    Select another characteristic which does not yet appear in the list.

    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_FW099 - Characteristic &1 is already available in the list ?
    The SAP error message UPC_FW099 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to add to a list (such as a planning object or a selection screen) is already present in that list. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics are used to define attributes of products, resources, or other entities.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is an attempt to add a characteristic that is already included in the list. This can happen due to: Duplicate entries in the input data. A programming error in a custom report or transaction. User error when manually trying to add characteristics.
    Solution: To resolve the UPC_FW099 error, you can take the following steps: Check the List: Review the list of characteristics you are trying to add to ensure that the characteristic in question is not already included. If it is, you do not need to add it again. Remove

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