How To Fix UPX_KPI705 - Incorrect settings for characteristic &1 in planning level &2 of area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPX_KPI - CRM Planning Services Messages

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Incorrect settings for characteristic &1 in planning level &2 of area &3

What causes this issue?

Planning level &V2& of planning area &V3& is applied in a planning
function for the definition of an access method. For this reason, the
selection in the package has to be chosen for all characteristics in the
planning level - apart from those characteristics that are transferred
to the planning function as parameters KN_IN, KN_CONF and KN_VERS, and
apart from the characteristic _AREA_____, which is generated
automatically in a multiplanning area. This is not the case with
characteristic &V1&.

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?

If you want to use characteristic &V1& as an access characteristic,
choose the selection in the package for this characteristic in planning
level &V2& of planning area &V3&. If you do not want to use the
characteristic as an access characteristic, either remove it from the
planning level or change the values of the parameters KN_IN, KN_CONF,
and KN_VERS.
For more information about how to define access methods using planning
areas of the knowledge base, 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_KPI705 - Incorrect settings for characteristic &1 in planning level &2 of area &3 ?

  The SAP error message UPX_KPI705 indicates that there are incorrect settings for a characteristic in a planning level within a specific area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when the system encounters issues with the configuration of planning levels and characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the planning level. This could include issues such as:
  
  The characteristic is not assigned to the planning level.
  The characteristic is not activated or is inactive.
  The characteristic is not compatible with the planning area.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic or planning level, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, there may be issues with the hierarchy settings or the way the hierarchy is structured.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic in the specified planning level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning level configuration in the SAP system and verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the planning level.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the characteristic in the master data. Ensure that it is compatible with the planning area and that it has the correct data type.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, check the hierarchy settings to ensure they are correctly defined and that there are no missing nodes or incorrect relationships.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic or planning level.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic in the planning level.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of planning levels and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP IBP or BPC to better understand the configuration of planning levels and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UPX_KPI705 error message in your SAP system.