How To Fix UCF8052 - Specify a value for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Specify a value for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You want to save a held document or sample document. To do this, you
need to specify a unique value for the characteristic &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF8052 - Specify a value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF8052, which states "Specify a value for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a classification or variant configuration scenario. This error indicates that a required characteristic value has not been provided for a specific characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The primary cause of this error is that a mandatory characteristic (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been assigned a value during the creation or modification of a classification object (like a material or a variant).
  Configuration Issues: If you are working with configurable materials, the configuration profile may require certain characteristics to be filled in, and if they are not, this error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may forget to enter values for required fields or may not be aware that certain characteristics are mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Values: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material creation, CU50 for configuration) and ensure that you provide a value for the characteristic indicated in the error message.
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the characteristics in the classification system to ensure that they are correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the classification view and checking the settings for the specific characteristic.
  Review Configuration Profile: If applicable, check the configuration profile for the material or object you are working with to ensure that all mandatory characteristics are defined and that their values are being captured correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which values are required, refer to the documentation or guidelines provided for the specific classification or configuration process you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CU50 (Configure Material).
  Classification System: Understand how the classification system works in SAP, including how characteristics and classes are defined and used.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to enter or modify characteristic values in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.