How To Fix UPF152 - Level &1 is unsuitable for the planning function

UPF152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Level &1 is unsuitable for the planning function

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a planning function of the type "Repost
characteristic relationships". However, the planning level you selected
does not fulfill the prerequisites required for this.
Planning functions of the type "Repost characteristic relationships"
are used to correct transaction data after, for example, the assignment
of attributes to characteristic values was changed. If several planning
levels exist in a planning area, it is unclear how the data records
appear exactly regarding their characteristic combinations. To make
sure that all data records concerned can be corrected, you must select
a level that contains all characteristics and all key figures of the
planning area.

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?

Create the planning function in a planning level that contains all
characteristics and key figures of the planning area.

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 UPF152 - Level &1 is unsuitable for the planning function ?

  The SAP error message UPF152 indicates that a specific level in the planning function is unsuitable for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the planning levels defined in your planning function and the data or configuration available in your system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Level Mismatch: The planning function is trying to operate on a level that is not compatible with the data or the configuration of the planning area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning function may be configured to use a level that does not exist or is not relevant for the current planning area.
  Data Availability: The data at the specified level may not be available or may not have been properly aggregated or disaggregated.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the planning function relies on a specific hierarchy, and that hierarchy is