How To Fix UPF095 - Value of field &1 cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Value of field &1 cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

To read an attribute value with <DS:TX.SEMBPS_COMPOUND_CHAR>compound
characteristics</> it is necessary to read the values of all
characteristics involved in the compounding. This is not possible if a
characteristic is marked as a characteristic to be changed.

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?

Alter the planning function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF095 - Value of field &1 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message UPF095, which states "Value of field &1 cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of the SAP User Profile Framework (UPF) when the system is unable to retrieve or calculate a value for a specific field during a user profile operation. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The field in question may not have been populated in the relevant database tables or user profiles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the user profile settings or the related business processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required to determine the field value.
  Custom Logic: If there is custom logic (e.g., user exits, BAdIs) that is supposed to populate the field, it may not be functioning correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from determining the value.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Population: Verify that the field in question is populated in the relevant tables. You can do this by checking the user profile or related master data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the user profile framework is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Debugging: If you suspect custom logic is involved, you may need to debug the relevant code to see why the value is not being determined.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the UPF and the specific field to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG, SU01, and SU53.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UPF and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Profile Framework Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the User Profile Framework for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPF095 error and implement a solution to resolve it.