How To Fix UPP_LB051 - An empty column was deleted

UPP_LB051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: An empty column was deleted

What causes this issue?

The data columns are not numbered consecutively. However, this is
necessary as the system does not allow empty data colummns to be
created (in contrast to empty rows in individually defined key rows).

System Response

The system changed the numbering and deleted the empty entry.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPP_LB051 - Details

• The SAP error message UPP_LB051, which states "An empty column was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly when working with the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This error indicates that a column in a planning view or report was removed because it contained no data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Data Columns: The most common cause of this error is that a column in your planning view or report does not contain any data. This can happen if the underlying data source does not have any values for that particular column.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or data source that lead to the removal of data from certain columns can also trigger this error.
  User Actions: Users may inadvertently delete or modify columns in a way that results in them being empty.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify the data source for the planning view or report.