How To Fix UPE1059 - No master data exists for characteristic &1, simulation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No master data exists for characteristic &1, simulation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE1059 - No master data exists for characteristic &1, simulation not possible ?

  The SAP error message UPE1059 indicates that there is no master data available for a specific characteristic in the context of a simulation process. This typically occurs in scenarios involving planning, reporting, or analysis where the system expects certain master data to be present for the characteristic specified.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The primary cause of this error is that the required master data for the characteristic (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being defined in the master data tables.
  The master data not being created or activated for the relevant planning area or version.
  Data not being loaded or transferred correctly into the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the data model that leads to the characteristic not being recognized.
  
  
  Data Versioning: The version of the data being used in the simulation may not have the necessary master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the characteristic exists in the relevant tables. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the master data transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects in BW).
  Checking if the characteristic is defined and has the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Master Data: If the master data is missing, you may need to create it. This can involve:
  
  Using the appropriate transaction to create master data (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  Ensuring that the data is activated if it is in a planning context.
  
  
  
  Data Load: If the master data is supposed to be loaded from an external source, ensure that the data load process has been executed successfully and that there are no errors in the data transfer.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the planning area or data model to ensure that the characteristic is correctly set up and linked to the relevant master data.
  
  
  Version Check: Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the data. If you are using a specific version for simulation, confirm that the master data exists for that version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 (for InfoObjects), RSPC (for process chains), and RSA1 (for data modeling in BW).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing master data and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPE1059 error and ensure that the necessary master data is available for your simulation process.