How To Fix UPP_LB030 - The value for characteristic &1 is not valid in the planning level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: The value for characteristic &1 is not valid in the planning level

What causes this issue?

The value entered for characteristic &V1& is not allowed, as it is not
contained in the selection of the planning level.

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?

Enter a value which is contained in the selection or turn the column,
in which this value should be used, into a (not ready for input)
comparison column.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_LB030 - The value for characteristic &1 is not valid in the planning level ?

  The SAP error message UPP_LB030 indicates that the value for a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not valid in the context of the planning level you are working with. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to execute a planning function or transaction that involves characteristics and their values.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value you are trying to use for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the specific planning level you are working with.
  Planning Level Configuration: The planning level may not be configured to accept the characteristic value you are trying to use. This could be due to missing entries in the planning level definition.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data tables.
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic may not be assigned to the planning level or may not be relevant for the specific planning scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the value you are trying to use for the characteristic exists in the master data. You can do this by checking the relevant master data tables or using transaction codes like CT04 (for characteristics) or CT03 (for characteristic values).
  Review Planning Level Configuration: Go to the planning level configuration and ensure that the characteristic is included and that its values are valid for the planning level. You can check this in the planning area settings.
  Update Master Data: If the characteristic value is missing, you may need to create or update the master data to include the necessary values.
  Check for Data Consistency: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to planning levels and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSC1 (for InfoObjects), RSC2 (for InfoProviders), and RSC3 (for InfoSources) to manage and check your data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting 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 identify the root cause of the UPP_LB030 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.