How To Fix UPC_FW114 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in variable &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

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

What causes this issue?

In the planning level for characteristic &V1&, a characteristic
replacement by variable &V2& is entered as the selection. However, this
characteristic is not contained in the variable.

How to fix this error?

Either adapt the variable or the planning level:
Go in the change mode into the planning area and change the variable
&V2& so that it contains the characteristic &V1&.
Go in the change mode into the planning level and change the selection
conditions for the characteristic &V1& so that they do not contain
variable &V2&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_FW114 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in variable &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW114 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the variable (denoted as &2) you are trying to use in your planning or reporting process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when working with planning functions, queries, or data models.
  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 Configuration: The variable may not be properly configured to include the required characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: The data model or InfoProvider may not have the characteristic defined or may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Verify that the characteristic (&1) is defined in the relevant InfoObject and is active.
  Ensure that it is included in the data model or InfoProvider you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Variable Configuration:
  
  Go to the variable settings in the planning function or query and check if the characteristic is included in the variable definition.
  If it is missing, you may need to add it to the variable.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Function:
  
  If you are using a planning function, ensure that the function is correctly set up to include the necessary characteristics.
  You may need to modify the planning function to include the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the associated data.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoProvider:
  
  If changes were made to the InfoProvider or characteristics, consider re-activating the InfoProvider to ensure all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning function or query to identify where the characteristic is being referenced incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC_FW114 error and ensure that the necessary characteristics are correctly included in your planning or reporting processes.