How To Fix UPF147 - Characteristic &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not supported

What causes this issue?

The function expects the names of a time characteristic as an argument.
The technical names of the time charateristics are: 0FISCYEAR,
0FISCPER, 0CALMONTH, 0CALWEEK, 0CALYEAR. Other time characteristics are
not taken into account.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF147 - Characteristic &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message UPF147, which states "Characteristic &1 is not supported," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) is not supported in the current context or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Characteristics: The characteristic in question may not be defined or supported in the current configuration of the product or planning object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product or the planning object may not include the characteristic, or it may not be activated for the specific scenario you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the system not recognizing the characteristic.
  Version Issues: The characteristic may be available in a different version of the product or system, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and checking if the characteristic exists and is active.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration of the product or planning object. If it is not, you may need to add it or adjust the configuration settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and configuration data to ensure that there are no discrepancies. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect entries.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the limitations or requirements regarding characteristics.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to characteristics and configuration, such as CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) or CU01 (Configuration Profile).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the UPF147 error in your SAP environment.