How To Fix UPF147 - Characteristic &1 is not supported


UPF147 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

  • Message number: 147

  • Message text: Characteristic &1 is not supported

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  • 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


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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

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