How To Fix UCD0006 - Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD0 - General Messages for Data Dispatcher, SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The value combination &V1& does not exist for the characteristic
combination &V2&&V3&&V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD0006 - Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCD0006, which states "Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid combination of characteristics for a configurable material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The specific combination of characteristics and their values that you are trying to use does not exist in the configuration profile for the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not have been set up correctly, leading to invalid combinations.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics or values.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies defined in the configuration that restrict the valid combinations of characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and verify that the combination of characteristics you are trying to use is defined.
  Ensure that all required characteristics and their values are included in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies (e.g., constraints, selection conditions) that might be affecting the valid combinations of characteristics. Adjust them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant characteristics and their values are correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the characteristic values in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  Try to configure the material using the characteristics in question to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with specific values or the overall configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the material and its configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CT04 (Characteristic) to review and manage characteristics and their values.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides documentation on Variant Configuration and can be a useful resource for understanding how to set up and troubleshoot configurations.
  Community Forums: SAP Community forums can be a good place to ask questions and find solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCD0006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.