How To Fix UPP_LB035 - Characteristic &1 was put into the header area

UPP_LB035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was put into the header area

What causes this issue?

A hierarchy for characteristic &V2& is used in the lead column.
Characteristic &V2& is compounded and the higher-level characteristic
&V1& is in the data area. Such a distribution of characteristic
compounds in different areas is not allowed.

System Response

The system has moved characteristic &V1& from the data area into the
header area.

How to fix this error?

If you want to put characteristic &V1& in the data area again, then
delete the hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPP_LB035 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB035 indicates that a characteristic has been placed in the header area of a document or transaction, which is not allowed in the context of the specific process you are working with. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics are expected to be assigned to items rather than the header.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic in question may have been incorrectly configured to be assigned to the header instead of the item level.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a document, a characteristic that should be at the item level was inadvertently assigned to the header.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to characteristics being assigned incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the characteristics in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that