How To Fix UC0122 - Invalid type of default value &2 for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Invalid type of default value &2 for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

During the conversion of default values in client &V1&, a default value
was found for characteristic &V2& with key element &V3&. But this is not
allowed in accordance with the type definition of the key of the
characteristic.

System Response

The default value is not transferred.

How to fix this error?

This type of default value can occur if the type of a characteristic is
changed after the maintenance of the default values. The system cannot
use the default value in this case so that a conversion is no longer
necessary.
Check that the default values are complete and correct after the
upgrade.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0122 - Invalid type of default value &2 for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UC0122 "Invalid type of default value &2 for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of a characteristic and the default value that has been assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The default value assigned to a characteristic does not match the expected data type. For example, if a characteristic is defined as a numeric type, but a string or alphanumeric value is assigned as the default, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to an invalid default value being set.
  Missing Value: If a characteristic is expected to have a default value but none is provided, this can also trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (Transaction code: CT04).
  Verify the data type of the characteristic (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS, etc.).
  Ensure that the default value assigned to the characteristic matches this data type.
  
  
  
  Update Default Value:
  
  If the default value is incorrect, update it to a valid value that corresponds to the defined data type of the characteristic.
  Make sure that the default value is within the allowed range or set of values for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a configuration profile, check the configuration settings to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that their default values are valid.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  CU01: Configuration profile maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and characteristics for more detailed information on how to define and manage characteristics and their default values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UC0122 error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly configured in the SAP system.