How To Fix UCD0008 - Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The value combination &V1& is invalid for characteristic combination
&V2&&V3&&V4&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD0008 - Combination &1 of characteristics &2&3&4 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UCD0008 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of characteristics in a classification system, typically related to the use of the SAP Classification System (often used in Product Lifecycle Management or Material Management). The error message specifically states that the combination of characteristics provided is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Combination: The characteristics you are trying to use together are not valid according to the classification settings. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristics are not allowed to be combined.
  The characteristics are not assigned to the same class.
  The characteristics have incompatible values.
  
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: One or more of the characteristics may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the class you are working with.
  
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The values assigned to the characteristics may not be valid for the combination you are trying to create.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and check if the characteristics you are trying to use are correctly assigned to the class.
  Ensure that the characteristics are compatible and can be used together.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the values assigned to the characteristics are valid. You can do this by checking the allowed values for each characteristic in the classification settings.
  
  
  
  Modify the Class or Characteristics:
  
  If necessary, modify the class or the characteristics to allow for the desired combination. This may involve changing the settings in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and their valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the combination again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CT04 (Change Characteristic), or CL03 (Display Class) to manage and review characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the classification module.