How To Fix UCD1041 - Initialized value not permitted for group char. &1 at posting level &2

UCD1041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Initialized value not permitted for group char. &1 at posting level &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD1041 - Initialized value not permitted for group char. &1 at posting level &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCD1041, which states "Initialized value not permitted for group char. &1 at posting level &2," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when dealing with characteristic values in SAP's Universal Journal or other financial modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the initialization of a characteristic value that is not allowed for the specified posting level.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Initialization: The error usually arises when a characteristic (group characteristic) is initialized or set to a value that is not permitted for the specified posting level. This can happen if the characteristic is required to have a specific value or if it is not allowed to be blank or initialized at that level.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate which values are permissible for certain characteristics at specific posting levels. If these settings are not aligned with the data being