How To Fix UPF062 - Formula error: Characteristic-dependent operand expected instead of &1

UPF062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Formula error: Characteristic-dependent operand expected instead of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF062 - Formula error: Characteristic-dependent operand expected instead of &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPF062, which states "Formula error: Characteristic-dependent operand expected instead of &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other modules that utilize formulas for calculations. This error indicates that the system expected a characteristic-dependent operand in a formula but encountered something else instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Formula Definition: The formula may be incorrectly defined, where a characteristic-dependent operand is expected, but a different type of operand (like a constant or a non-characteristic value) is provided.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that the formula relies on may not be defined or may not be available in the context where the formula is being executed.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the expected data types for the operands used in the formula.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the characteristics or the formula itself in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula definition