How To Fix UPWB204 - Function &1 is visible, although it is used in a planning layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Function &1 is visible, although it is used in a planning layout

What causes this issue?

The planning function is referenced in a planning layout as a function,
which should be automatically executed after a data change. For this
reason, it must not necessarily be visible on the HTML page.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB204 - Function &1 is visible, although it is used in a planning layout ?

  The SAP error message UPWB204 indicates that a function (denoted as &1) is visible in a planning layout, even though it is intended to be used in a specific context or is restricted in some way. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of planning layouts.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The function may have been incorrectly configured in the planning layout, leading to it being visible when it should not be.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the appropriate authorizations to access certain functions, but they are still visible due to layout settings.
  Layout Settings: The layout may not have been properly set up to restrict visibility of certain functions based on the context of the planning process.
  Versioning Issues: There may be discrepancies between different versions of the planning layout or the functions defined