How To Fix UPT041 - Value type does not have value 20 (planning)

UPT041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPT -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Value type does not have value 20 (planning)

What causes this issue?

The data records to be retracted must be restricted for characteristic
value type to value 020. However, this is not the case.

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?

Restrict the value type in the characteristic selection for the planning
level or planning package to value 020.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPT041 - Value type does not have value 20 (planning) ?

  The SAP error message UPT041, which states "Value type does not have value 20 (planning)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning functions, particularly in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) environments. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific value type (in this case, value type 20) for a planning operation, but it is not available or not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Type Definition: The value type 20 may not be defined in the planning configuration. This can happen if the planning area or the planning version does not include this value type.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not support the value type 20.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the configuration of the planning application that prevent the value type from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have