How To Fix UPWB062 - First determine the planning function

UPWB062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 062

• Message text: First determine the planning function

What causes this issue?

One of the following problems occurred:
You attempted to determine a parameter group. However, for the current
element it was not yet defined which planning function the parameter
group belongs to. For this reason, the system cannot determine the
possible parameter groups.
You attempted to set a reference to a selector for the attribute
"Function" but set a fixed value in advance for the parameter group.

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?

First determine the planning function and then the parameter group.
We recommend processing the attributes of an element in the order that
they are listed in the attribute editor. In this way, you avoid
problems, which can arise from dependencies between the different
attributes.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB062 - First determine the planning function ?

  The SAP error message UPWB062, which states "First determine the planning function," typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a planning function has not been defined or selected before executing a planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Function: The error usually indicates that the system requires a specific planning function to be defined or selected before proceeding with the planning process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning functions in the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or execute the planning function.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The planning function may need to be determined or set in a specific sequence, and the current operation is being executed out of order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Planning Function:
  
  Go to the planning area or the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Ensure that a planning function is defined and available