How To Fix UPC_FW106 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in variable &2

UPC_FW106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not contained in variable &2

What causes this issue?

You attempted to set selection conditions for characteristic &V1& for
variable &V2&. But characteristic &V1& is not contained in the
variable.

How to fix this error?

Only enter selection conditions for those characteristics that are
contained in variable &V2&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW106 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in variable &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW106 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the variable (denoted as &2) you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting applications, particularly when working with variables in the context of planning functions or queries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your planning function or query is not included in the variable definition.
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable may not be properly defined or may not include the necessary characteristics.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, can lead to this error if the variable is not updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the system from recognizing certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the variable definition in the SAP system and ensure that the characteristic &1 is included in the variable