How To Fix UPP_LB036 - Selection of the characteristics and chosen hierarchy are not permitted

UPP_LB036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Selection of the characteristics and chosen hierarchy are not permitted

What causes this issue?

A hierarchy should be used for characteristic &V1&. This characteristic
is compounded with characteristic &V2&, which is in the data area.
However such a distribution of characteristic compunds is not allowed.

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?

Delete the hierarchy or put characteristic &V2& into the header area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPP_LB036 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB036, which states "Selection of the characteristics and chosen hierarchy are not permitted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly when working with the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics selected for planning and the hierarchy that has been chosen for those characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristics and Hierarchies: The characteristics you have selected for your planning view or query do not align with the hierarchy you are trying to use. For example, if you are trying to use a hierarchy that is not applicable to the selected characteristics, this error will occur.
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy Assignments: The hierarchy you are trying to use may not be assigned to the characteristics in the master data or may not be activated.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be configured