How To Fix UPC_FW141 - Hierarchy &1 was not found and therefore automatically deleted

UPC_FW141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 was not found and therefore automatically deleted

What causes this issue?

Hierarchy &V1& is used in the current planning level or in the planning
package (as selection for characteritic &V2&). But it is not available.

System Response

The hierarchy is deleted from the planning level or planning package.
Characteristic &V2& now has no selection conditions.

How to fix this error?

If you still require the hierarchy then make it valid again.

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_FW141 - Hierarchy &1 was not found and therefore automatically deleted ?

  The SAP error message UPC_FW141 indicates that a hierarchy specified in a planning function or a related process was not found in the system, leading to its automatic deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with planning hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The specified hierarchy does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning function or process may be incorrectly configured to reference a hierarchy that is not available.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or structure may have led to the hierarchy being removed or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Hierarchy Existence: Check if the hierarchy exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy management transaction