How To Fix UCD1024 - &1 &2 not defined for independent characteristics &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: &1 &2 not defined for independent characteristics &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
the values of characteristic &V3&.
Two situations are possible:
The value &V2& exists, but not in conjunction with the values 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD1024 - &1 &2 not defined for independent characteristics &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCD1024 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of independent characteristics in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or similar modules. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified independent characteristics in the context of the configuration profile or variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The independent characteristics referenced in the error message are not defined in the system. This could happen if they were deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to recognize the characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between characteristics and classes or incorrect assignment of characteristics to the configuration profile.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristics mentioned in the error message are defined correctly.
  If they are missing, create them or restore them if they were deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Configuration Profile) to check the configuration profile associated with the material or object in question.
  Ensure that the independent characteristics are correctly assigned to the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies (e.g., class characteristics, constraints) that may be affecting the independent characteristics. Use transaction code CU02 to check dependencies.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the configuration data to identify any inconsistencies. This can often be done through transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Simulation) or CU60 (Configuration Check).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional context or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for UCD1024 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to Variant Configuration, consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation to better understand how independent characteristics work within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCD1024 error and implement a solution to resolve it.