How To Fix UPS1086 - Choose either the BPS or the BI planning sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPS1 - SEM-BPS Status and Tracking System Messages

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Choose either the BPS or the BI planning sequence

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a BPS and a BI planning sequence for a status
change. This is not permitted. You can either use a BPS or a BI planning
sequence.

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?

Either enter a BI planning sequence (with variants, if necessary) or a
BPS planning sequence.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1086 - Choose either the BPS or the BI planning sequence ?

  The SAP error message UPS1086, which states "Choose either the BPS or the BI planning sequence," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Simulation (BPS) or SAP Business Intelligence (BI) planning. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the planning sequence selection, where the system requires you to specify whether you want to use a BPS planning sequence or a BI planning sequence.
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Selections: The error arises when both BPS and BI planning sequences are available, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning environment or settings that leads to ambiguity in the planning sequence selection.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected options that lead to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Planning Sequence:
  
  When prompted, explicitly choose either the BPS planning sequence or the BI planning sequence based on your requirements.
  Ensure that you are not trying to execute both types of planning sequences simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the planning sequences are set up correctly.
  Verify that the planning area and planning sequence are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or conflicts.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the differences between BPS and BI planning sequences and how to select the appropriate one for their tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on how to work with planning sequences in BPS and BI.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BPS: Business Planning and Simulation is a tool used for planning and forecasting within the SAP environment.
  SAP BI: Business Intelligence refers to the tools and systems that play a key role in the strategic planning process of the organization.
  Planning Sequences: These are predefined sequences of planning steps that can be executed in a specific order to achieve desired planning outcomes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPS1086 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.