How To Fix UC0116 - Characteristic &2 is not used as a subassignment in client &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Characteristic &2 is not used as a subassignment in client &1

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What causes this issue?

During the conversion of SEM-BCS default values, default values for
characteristic &V2& were found in client &V1&. However, this
characteristic is not used in any
<DS:GLOS.D5692F24DA2CD511BCBF0800060D9C68>consolidation area</> as a
subassignment.

System Response

The default values are not converted for the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

This situation can occur, for example, if you have used the
characteristic in a consolidation area as a default value and you have
then deleted this consolidation area. The default values remain in the
database but are no longer used by the system.
In this case you can ignore the message.
If you use characteristic &V2& as a subassignment or create a new
consolidation area later that uses the characteristic as a subassignment
and you want to use that default values that you have already maintained
, proceed as follows:
Make the necessary changes to the consolidation areas.
Regenerate the relevant data bases.
Start the XPRA again.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0116 - Characteristic &2 is not used as a subassignment in client &1 ?

  The SAP error message UC0116 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &2) is not being used as a subassignment in the specified client (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be set up to be used as a subassignment in the client settings.
  Master Data Issues: The characteristic may not be linked to the relevant master data or may not be activated for the specific client.
  Client-Specific Settings: The client settings may not allow for the use of this characteristic as a subassignment, possibly due to configuration choices made during the implementation or customization of the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly to be used as a subassignment.
  You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant CO settings.
  
  
  
  Review Client Settings:
  
  Verify the client-specific settings to ensure that the characteristic is allowed to be used as a subassignment. This may involve checking the settings in the CO-PA or other relevant modules.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not activated for the client, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you check the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and its usage in your version of SAP. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the characteristic is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG), KEB0 (for CO-PA), or others relevant to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider looking at SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.