How To Fix UPP_LB061 - Lead row &1 will be converted into a comparison column

UPP_LB061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Lead row &1 will be converted into a comparison column

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to carry out one of the following activities:
In a row of the layout, you want to use a fixed characteristic value
for characteristic, for which a variable is planned in the level.
You want to use a variable with a negative offset for a characteristic.

System Response

Lead row &V1& will be converted into a write-protected comparison row.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change data in the row, carry out one of the following
activities:
Instead of a fixed characteristic value, use a reference to the
assigned variable, if necessary completed by an offset.
Instead of a negative offset, use a selection for the variable which
starts with a lower initial value.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_LB061 - Lead row &1 will be converted into a comparison column ?

  The SAP error message UPP_LB061 indicates that a lead row in a planning table is being converted into a comparison column. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when working with planning models and data views.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UPP_LB061 usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Structure Issues: The lead row may not be compatible with the expected structure of the planning model. This can happen if the lead row is not defined correctly or if it contains data that cannot be processed as a lead row.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning model or the data view, such as incorrect settings for the lead row or comparison columns.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the lead row may not match the expected data type for the comparison column, leading to conversion issues.
  
  
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