How To Fix UPX_KPI504 - Independent time characteristics in level. Layout cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPX_KPI - CRM Planning Services Messages

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Independent time characteristics in level. Layout cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

The planning level for which this planning layout is defined contains
several time characteristics that cannot be derived from each other. A
typical example would be calendar week and business period.

System Response

The planning layout cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Change the planning level (or the planning layout) so that it only
contains time characteristics that can be derived from each other.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPX_KPI504 - Independent time characteristics in level. Layout cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message UPX_KPI504 indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a layout that involves independent time characteristics in a planning scenario. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when trying to execute a planning layout that is not properly configured to handle independent time characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Independent Time Characteristics: The layout you are trying to execute may include independent time characteristics that are not compatible with the current planning context or data model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the layout settings that prevents the execution of the layout.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not support the independent time characteristics being used in the layout.
  Missing Data: The required data for the independent time characteristics may not be available or properly loaded.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Review the layout settings in the planning application to ensure that independent time characteristics are correctly defined and supported.
  Ensure that the layout is designed to handle independent time characteristics appropriately.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area:
  
  Check the planning area configuration to ensure that it supports the independent time characteristics you are trying to use.
  Make sure that the time characteristics are correctly defined in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the necessary data for the independent time characteristics is available in the system.
  Check if the data has been properly loaded and is accessible for the layout execution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling independent time characteristics in your version of SAP IBP or SAC.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Try creating a new layout without independent time characteristics to see if it executes successfully. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP IBP or SAC for best practices in layout configuration and planning area setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.