How To Fix UPC_FW118 - Characteristic &1 is not selected with variable &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not selected with variable &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is contained in variable &V2&, but the selection
conditions are not defined by this variable for characteristic &V1&. If
a selection takes place by a variable, then all characteristics from
this variable must be in the level and all 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 &V1& so that they
contain variable &V2&.
Change variable &V2& so that it does not contain characteristic &V1&.

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_FW118 - Characteristic &1 is not selected with variable &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW118 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not selected with a variable (denoted as &2) in the context of a planning function or a planning scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning models and variables.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Selected: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the selection criteria for the planning function or the planning view.
  Variable Configuration: The variable that is supposed to filter or select data based on the characteristic is not properly configured or does not match the expected values.
  Planning Function Setup: The planning function may not be set up correctly to include the necessary characteristics and variables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning function in question and verify that the characteristic &1 is included in the selection criteria.
  Ensure that the variable &2 is correctly defined and is intended to filter or select the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Variable Settings:
  
  Review the settings of the variable &2 to ensure it is correctly linked to the characteristic &1.
  Make sure that the variable is active and properly defined in the context of the planning function.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning View:
  
  If you are using a planning view, check that the view includes the characteristic &1 and that it is set up to work with the variable &2.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning function again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring planning functions and variables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP IBP or APO to better understand how to configure planning functions and variables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPC_FW118 error and implement a solution to resolve it.