How To Fix UPE1060 - A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

A selection must be entered for the time characteristic. Initial or
unrestricted time characeristics are not allowed for dynamic
simulations.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the selection of the time characteristic in the planning
level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE1060 - A selection condition must be specified for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPE1060 indicates that a selection condition must be specified for a characteristic in a query or report. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query that requires specific filters or conditions to be set for certain characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic in your query does not have a selection condition defined.
  The query is trying to retrieve data based on a characteristic that requires a filter, but none has been provided.
  The characteristic is mandatory for the query execution, and without a selection condition, the system cannot process the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPE1060 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Identify the characteristic that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that a selection condition is defined for this characteristic.
  
  
  
  Define Selection Conditions:
  
  For the problematic characteristic, right-click and select "Properties" or "Selection" to define the selection conditions.
  You can specify fixed values, ranges, or other selection criteria as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Query Filters:
  
  Check if there are any filters applied to the query that might be affecting the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that all necessary filters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the query and execute it again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics or how to set selection conditions, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on query design.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer tool in SAP BW/BI, as it is essential for creating and modifying queries.
  Characteristics and Key Figures: Understand the role of characteristics and key figures in your data model, as this will help you in defining appropriate selection conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPE1060 error and successfully execute your query.