How To Fix UCF0012 - &1 / &2: Added restriction for char. &3

UCF0012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF0 - General Messages for SAP Cons Methods

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 / &2: Added restriction for char. &3

What causes this issue?

No restriction for characteristic &V3& was defined for component &V2& in
method step &V1&. However, according to the definitions in the method
layout, values are assigned to this characteristic at the current level
of the step hierarchy.
However, a restriction existed at a higher level, but this has been
revoked in the mean time.

System Response

Restriction for characteristic &V3& has been adopted from a higher level
of the step hierarchy (method step &V4).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF0012 - &1 / &2: Added restriction for char. &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCF0012 typically indicates that there is a restriction on a characteristic in the context of SAP's Universal Configuration Framework (UCF). This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with configuration profiles or characteristics in SAP's variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCF0012 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic that is being used in a configuration profile has been restricted or limited in some way.
  The restriction may be due to dependencies or constraints defined in the configuration model that prevent certain combinations of characteristics from being valid.
  The specific characteristic mentioned in the error message may have been set to a state that does not allow the current configuration or selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCF0012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Restrictions:
  
  Review the characteristics involved in the configuration. Look for any restrictions or dependencies that may be causing the issue.
  Ensure that the values being selected for the characteristics are