How To Fix UPP_PP_K049 - itk_row inconsistent: Characteristic '&1' is not in the lead column

UPP_PP_K049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 049

• Message text: itk_row inconsistent: Characteristic '&1' is not in the lead column

What causes this issue?

Table <AB>itk_row</> contains the characteristic '&V1&', which does not
occur in the lead column of planning layout '&V2&'.

System Response

The data cannot be processed further in API.

How to fix this error?

In table <AB>itk_row</>, only use characteristics, which also occur in
the lead columns of the planning layout. For this, compare how the
system supplies table <AB>etk_row</> in the function module
<AB>API_SEMBPS_GETDATA</>.

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_K049 - itk_row inconsistent: Characteristic '&1' is not in the lead column ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K049 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the planning data, specifically related to characteristics in a planning table. The message states that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is not in the lead column of the planning table, which can lead to issues in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Positioning: In SAP planning tables, certain characteristics must be positioned in a specific order, with the lead characteristic typically being the first column. If a characteristic that is expected to be in the lead column is not, it can cause this error.
  Data Inconsistency: The data being processed may have inconsistencies, such as missing or incorrectly assigned characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the planning area or the planning object may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning area and ensure that the lead characteristic is correctly defined and positioned