How To Fix UPP_LB041 - Incorrect value for characteristic &2 in row &1 is overwritten with &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Incorrect value for characteristic &2 in row &1 is overwritten with &3

What causes this issue?

No value or an incorrect value was entered for characteristic &V2& in
row &V1&.

System Response

As characteristic &V1& only has one valid value (&V3&), this is
automatically used by the system.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_LB041 - Incorrect value for characteristic &2 in row &1 is overwritten with &3 ?

  The SAP error message UPP_LB041 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a characteristic in a planning scenario, specifically in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message suggests that the value for a specific characteristic in a particular row of data is incorrect and has been overwritten with a default or corrected value.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The value entered for the characteristic does not meet the expected format or range defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The characteristic value may not exist in the master data or may be inconsistent with the defined characteristics in the planning area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning area that restrict the values that can be assigned to the characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the characteristic value may not match the expected data type (e.g., numeric vs. alphanumeric).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being entered for the characteristic in the specified row. Ensure they conform to the expected format and range.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the characteristic values exist in the master data and are correctly defined. You may need to update or correct the master data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the planning area to ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly and that the allowed values are defined properly.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data type of the characteristic matches the expected type in the system. If there is a mismatch, correct the data type or the input value accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the characteristic and its expected values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for master data) to review and correct data.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs or traces to gather more context about when and why the error occurred.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPP_LB041 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.