How To Fix UPP_PP_K028 - There is no valid previous combination

UPP_PP_K028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 028

• Message text: There is no valid previous combination

What causes this issue?

You have reached the first valid combination of characteristic values.
You can only scroll within the characteristic value combinations, which
result from the current selection criteria in the planning area or
planning level. For this reason you cannot scroll any further.

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?

In order to display or enter values for other combinations of other
combinations of characteristic values, change the selection criteria in
the context of the planning package or planning level.

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_K028 - There is no valid previous combination ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K028 ("There is no valid previous combination") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve product planning or production planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to find a valid combination of previous data that is required for the planning process. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Historical Data: The system may require historical data for a product or combination of characteristics that is not available in the database.
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as incorrect or incomplete product master records, or missing planning versions.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may not be activated.
  Characteristic Combinations: The specific combination of characteristics being used in the planning run may not have been defined or