How To Fix UCF1009 - Method step &1: Distribution characteristic is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF1 - Messages for Allocations

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Method step &1: Distribution characteristic is required

What causes this issue?

None of the receiver characteristics is defined as an interval. This
means that no characteristic is available that can be distributed to.

System Response

The method is faulty and therefore cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that at least one characteristic is available in method step
&V1& that can be distributed to.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF1009 - Method step &1: Distribution characteristic is required ?

  The SAP error message UCF1009, which states "Method step &1: Distribution characteristic is required," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Allocation functionality, particularly when dealing with the allocation of costs or revenues in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required distribution characteristic is missing for a specific method step in the allocation process. This characteristic is essential for the system to determine how to distribute costs or revenues among different cost centers, profit centers, or other entities. The absence of this characteristic means that the allocation cannot be processed correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Allocation Method:
  
  Go to the allocation method configuration in SAP (Transaction code: KSU1 or KSU2).
  Verify that the method step referenced in the error message is correctly configured and that all required characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Define Distribution Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the necessary distribution characteristics are defined for the allocation method. This can include characteristics like cost centers, profit centers, or any other relevant dimensions.
  You can do this in the configuration settings for the allocation method.
  
  
  
  Review the Allocation Cycle:
  
  Check the allocation cycle to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included in the cycle definition.
  Make sure that the cycle is activated and that all steps are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Allocation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the allocation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required characteristics or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSU1: Create Allocation Method
  KSU2: Change Allocation Method
  KSU3: Display Allocation Method
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on allocation methods and characteristics.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCF1009 error in your SAP system.