How To Fix UPP_PP_K047 - Characteristics in the header area must be restricted to single values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Characteristics in the header area must be restricted to single values

What causes this issue?

You are using API functions for the planning area '&V1&'. There is a
characteritsic in the header area of planning layout '&V2&', for which
in planning level '&V3&' or in planning package '&V4&' more than one
single value is allowed. In order to use the function modules
API_SEMBPS_GETDATA and API_SEMBPS_SETDATA, the characteritsics in the
header area must be restricted to exactly one single value.

System Response

The processing of API_SEMBPS_GETDATA or API_SEMBPS_SETDATA is terminated
with return code larger than zero.

How to fix this error?

Change the selection in the planning level or the planning package
correspondingly.

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_K047 - Characteristics in the header area must be restricted to single values ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K047, which states "Characteristics in the header area must be restricted to single values," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics assigned to a product or planning object, specifically that multiple values are assigned to a characteristic that should only have a single value.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Values Assigned: The characteristic in the header area of the planning object (like a production order or a planning scenario) has been assigned multiple values instead of a single value.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the characteristics in the material master or the planning object may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry or data import, multiple values may have been inadvertently assigned to a characteristic that is expected to have a single value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristics assigned to the header area of the object in question. Ensure that each characteristic has only one value assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like MM03 for material master or CO02 for production orders) and checking the characteristics.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the characteristics are set up incorrectly in the configuration, you may need to adjust the settings in the customizing (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the characteristics are defined to allow only single values where necessary.
  
  
  Data Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the data by removing the extra values assigned to the characteristic. This may involve editing the relevant records in the system.
  
  
  Use of Characteristic Groups: If applicable, consider using characteristic groups to manage characteristics more effectively, ensuring that only single values are assigned where required.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristics in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, CO02, CT04 (for characteristics), and CT02 (for changing characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPP_PP_K047 error and ensure that the characteristics in the header area are correctly configured to allow only single values.