How To Fix UPP_PP_K018 - No values can be determined for characteristics in header

UPP_PP_K018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No values can be determined for characteristics in header

What causes this issue?

No data has yet been entered for the selection used. Since in the
current planning layout, the characteristic combination is taken from
the transaction data, the values for the characteristics in the header
of the layout cannot be determined.

System Response

Accessing planning is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Restrict the selection for every characteristic in the header of the
planning layout to a single value or use the indicator 'All Possible
Characteristic Combinations' in the first screen of the layout builder
in order to generate all possible combinations.

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_PP_K018 - No values can be determined for characteristics in header ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K018 ("No values can be determined for characteristics in header") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve characteristics and key figures.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristics required for the planning process are not defined in the master data. This could include missing product master data, location master data, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or planning book may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to derive the necessary values.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the system from determining the values for the characteristics.
  
  
  Characteristic Assignment: The characteristics that are expected to be filled in the header may not be properly assigned or linked to