How To Fix UPX_KPI702 - Characteristic &1 is not found in planning area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPX_KPI - CRM Planning Services Messages

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not found in planning area &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1&, which was transferred to the planning function as
parameter KN_CONF, KN_VERS, or KN_IN, is not found in planning area
&V2&.

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?

Either change the value of the parameter or include characteristic &V1&
in planning area &V2&.
For more information about the selection of parameters, see the
documentation in the SAP Library under <LS>Business Planning and
Simulation -> Planning Applications -> Customer Relationship Analytics
-> Sales and Promotion Planning for the Consumer Goods Industry</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPX_KPI702 - Characteristic &1 is not found in planning area &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPX_KPI702 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the specified planning area (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when working with planning models, key performance indicators (KPIs), or data views.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your planning area does not exist or has not been defined in the planning area.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area you are referencing may not be the correct one, or it may not contain the characteristic you are looking for.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, this could lead to the error.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or the planning area name.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in SAP IBP and verify that the characteristic exists in the planning area you are working with.
  If it does not exist, you may need to add it to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct planning area. Double-check the planning area ID and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that they have been properly implemented and that the characteristic is still valid.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Check for any typos in the characteristic name or planning area name in your configuration or query.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh:
  
  If you have made changes to the planning area or characteristics, consider rebuilding or refreshing the data model to ensure that all changes are recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning area and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP IBP Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for Integrated Business Planning for detailed information on planning areas and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPX_KPI702 error and implement a solution to resolve it.