How To Fix UPF034 - No selection condition exists for time characteristic &1

UPF034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 034

• Message text: No selection condition exists for time characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

A time interval or at least a point in time is required in order to
determine the historical data for the forecast. Neither of these exists
in the parameter group.

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?

Check the parameter group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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UPF034 - Details

• The SAP error message UPF034 "No selection condition exists for time characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to execute a query or report that requires a time characteristic, but there is no selection condition defined for that characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The time characteristic (e.g., year, month, day) that is referenced in the query or report is not included in the selection criteria.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may not have been designed to include the necessary time filters or conditions.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured time dimensions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the time characteristic data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that the time characteristic is included in the query's selection criteria.
  If it is missing, add the