How To Fix UCD1023 - &1 &2 not defined for independent characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD1 - Messages for Document and Breakdown Check

• Message number: 023

• Message text: &1 &2 not defined for independent characteristic &3

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is dependent on characteristic &V3&, which means
that a value of characteristic &V1& is only valid in combination with
one or more values of characteristic &V3&.
Two situations are possible:
The value &V2& exists, but not in conjunction with the value(s) of
independent characteristic &V3&.
The value &V2& does not exist.

System Response

Record cannot be processed

How to fix this error?

Depending on the situation, change the values for characteristic &V1& or
the values for characteristic &V3&.

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 UCD1023 - &1 &2 not defined for independent characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCD1023 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of independent characteristics in the context of SAP's configuration management, particularly in the area of variant configuration. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a definition for a specific independent characteristic that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  The error message UCD1023 occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Definition: The independent characteristic referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could happen if the characteristic was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the variant configuration settings, where the independent characteristic is expected but not properly set up.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the system being unable to recognize the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the characteristic to be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCD1023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the independent characteristic mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to check the configuration profile associated with the material or object in question.
  Ensure that the independent characteristic is correctly assigned and configured.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies (e.g., class dependencies) that may reference the independent characteristic. Ensure that they are correctly defined and do not reference any non-existent characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and independent characteristics for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CU01, CU02, and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCD1023 error in your SAP system.