How To Fix UPF251 - Characteristic &1 cannot be used for partitioning

UPF251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Characteristic &1 cannot be used for partitioning

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& cannot be used for partitioning because it is
either a field to be changed in the planning function or a time
characteristic, the selection of which is not restricted.

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 UPF251 - Characteristic &1 cannot be used for partitioning ?

  The SAP error message UPF251 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) cannot be used for partitioning in the context of SAP's data modeling or reporting tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises when attempting to partition a data model or InfoProvider using a characteristic that does not meet the necessary criteria for partitioning.
  Causes of UPF251
  
  
  Characteristic Type: The characteristic may not be of a type that is allowed for partitioning. For example, certain characteristics like text or long text fields cannot be used for partitioning.
  
  
  Data Model Restrictions: The characteristic may be part of a data model that has restrictions on partitioning. For instance, if the characteristic is not a key figure or does not have a defined hierarchy, it may not be eligible.
  
  
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the characteristic may not be configured correctly. For example, if the characteristic is not