How To Fix UPE1046 - Only one value exists for time characteristic &1. Simulation not logical

UPE1046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPE1 - Messages: Link to External Applications

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Only one value exists for time characteristic &1. Simulation not logical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE1046 - Only one value exists for time characteristic &1. Simulation not logical ?

  The SAP error message UPE1046, which states "Only one value exists for time characteristic &1. Simulation not logical," typically occurs in the context of planning or simulation scenarios in SAP, particularly when working with time-dependent data in modules like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a planning or simulation process attempts to evaluate or manipulate data for a time characteristic (like a specific date or time period) that only has a single value available. The system expects multiple values or a range of values to perform the simulation or planning task, but it finds only one, which makes the simulation illogical or impossible.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Characteristics: Review the time characteristic specified in the error message. Ensure that the data for that time characteristic is correctly populated in the relevant planning area or data model.
  
  
  Data Availability: