How To Fix UPP_PP_K042 - The planning layout contains errors; see long text

UPP_PP_K042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The planning layout contains errors; see long text

What causes this issue?

The current planning layout is used together with a hierarchy with the
technichal name '&V1&' for characteristic '&V2&'. This characteristic
is compounded with another characteristic. The higher-level
characteristics to the hierarchy characteristic must all be in the
header area of the planning layout. This however is not the case at
least for characteristic '&V3&'.,,,,

System Response

Planning cannot be executed with the current planning layout.

How to fix this error?

Change the planning layout, so that all higher-level characteristics to
the hierarchy characteristic are in the header area of the planning
layout, or remove the hierarchy from the planning level or the planning
package. Start the manual planning again.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_PP_K042 - The planning layout contains errors; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K042 indicates that there are issues with the planning layout in the SAP system, specifically within the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error typically arises when the layout used for planning does not meet certain criteria or contains inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Layout Configuration: The planning layout may have been incorrectly configured, leading to missing or misconfigured characteristics, key figures, or other elements.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the layout is trying to access, such as missing master data or incorrect data types.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain elements of the planning layout.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning layout configuration and verify that all required characteristics and key figures are