How To Fix UPC_FW115 - Characteristic &1 contained in variable &2 is not in the level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

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

What causes this issue?

For characteristic &V3& selection is defined by variable &V2&. But the
variable contains a further characteristic &V1&, which is not entered
in the level. If a selection should take place by a v ariable, then all
characteristics from this variable must be contained in the level, and
all characteristics contained in the variable must be selected with
this variable.

How to fix this error?

There are two possibilities to make the level consistent again.
Change the selection conditions for characteristic &V3& so that they do
not contain the variable &V2&.
Add characteristic &V1& into the level and enter as selection,
replacement by 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_FW115 - Characteristic &1 contained in variable &2 is not in the level ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW115 indicates that a characteristic specified in a variable is not found at the expected level in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting functionalities, particularly in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Level: The characteristic specified in the variable is not available at the level of the hierarchy being processed. For example, if you are trying to access a characteristic at a higher aggregation level where it is not defined.
  
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic may not have been populated with data for the specific level you are trying to access.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data model, leading to inconsistencies in how characteristics are defined and used.
  
  
  Variable Definition: The variable might be incorrectly defined in the planning function or in the context of the planning area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPC_FW115 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Levels: Verify that the characteristic is defined at the level you are trying to access. You may need to adjust your planning function or the level of aggregation.
  
  
  Review Data: Ensure that the characteristic has been populated with data for the relevant level. You can check the master data or transactional data to confirm this.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: Review the configuration of your planning area and ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and associated with the appropriate levels.
  
  
  Adjust Variable Definition: If the variable is incorrectly defined, you may need to modify it to ensure it references the correct characteristic and level.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and variables used in your planning area.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the planning function again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP IBP or APO to better understand how to manage characteristics and variables effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPC_FW115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.