How To Fix UPS1087 - Enter a BI planning sequence first

UPS1087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Enter a BI planning sequence first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPS1087 - Enter a BI planning sequence first ?

  The SAP error message UPS1087, which states "Enter a BI planning sequence first," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user attempts to execute a planning function without specifying a planning sequence.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a BI planning sequence to be defined for the operation you are trying to perform, but none has been provided. A planning sequence is a predefined set of planning functions that dictate how data is processed in the planning environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a BI Planning Sequence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning area in your SAP system.
  Create or select an existing BI planning sequence that fits your requirements.
  Ensure that the planning sequence includes the necessary planning functions and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Enter the Planning Sequence:
  
  When prompted by the system, enter the defined BI planning sequence in