How To Fix UPF158 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in planning level &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist in planning level &2

What causes this issue?

The planning function cannot be executed since characteristic &V1& is
not available in planning level &V2&.

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?

Check the definition of the planning function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF158 - Characteristic &1 does not exist in planning level &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPF158 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified planning level (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning models, characteristics, and planning levels.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your planning level has not been defined or is not included in the planning level configuration.
  Incorrect Planning Level: The planning level you are referencing may not be set up correctly or may not include the characteristic you are trying to access.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or the planning level name.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 for APO) and verify that the characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Access the planning level configuration (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 for APO) and check if the characteristic is included in the planning level.
  If it is not included, you may need to add it to the planning level.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the names of the characteristic and planning level for any spelling mistakes or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model or planning levels to ensure that the characteristic should still be part of the planning level.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Planning Levels:
  
  If necessary, you may need to rebuild or refresh the planning levels to ensure that all characteristics are correctly recognized.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and planning level.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics, planning levels, and configuration steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPF158 error and implement the appropriate solution.