How To Fix UPC_FW127 - Variable must contain exactly one characteristic


UPC_FW127 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 127

  • Message text: Variable must contain exactly one characteristic

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered the replacement type 'Authorization' for variable &V1&
    . However, this replacement type is only allowed when the variable
    contains exactly one characteristic.

    How to fix this error?

    There are two possibilitied to bring the variable into a consistent
    status:
    Change the variable so that it contains exactly one characteristic.
    Use another replacement type.

    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_FW127 - Variable must contain exactly one characteristic ?
    The SAP error message UPC_FW127, which states "Variable must contain exactly one characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when working with queries, variables, or filters that are expected to be linked to a single characteristic but are instead linked to multiple characteristics or none at all.
    
    Cause: Multiple Characteristics: The variable you are trying to use is linked to multiple characteristics instead of just one. This can happen if the variable is defined incorrectly or if the query is set up to pull data from multiple characteristics. Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable may not be defined properly in the query or in the data source, leading to ambiguity in what characteristic it should represent. Query Design Issues: The query might be designed in a way that it expects a single characteristic but is receiving multiple inputs or selections.
    Solution: Check Variable Definition: Go to the variable definition in

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