How To Fix UCFE032 - Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Partner Unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Partner Unit

What causes this issue?

The data entry layout uses a characteristic with the role
<DS:GLOS.3526B7C1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>partner unit</>, but not
another characteristic with the same role. The layout must use either
all of the characteristics with the role Partner Unit or none at all.

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?

Change your data entry layout accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE032 - Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Partner Unit ?

  The SAP error message UCFE032, which states "Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Partner Unit," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with data that involves partner units in a business context, such as in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to execute a report or analysis that requires certain characteristics (dimensions) to be included in the layout, but one or more of these required characteristics are missing. Specifically, the "Partner Unit" role indicates that the layout must include all characteristics that are defined as partner units in the data model.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Layout Configuration:
  
  Open the layout configuration for the report or analysis you are trying to run.
  Ensure that all characteristics that are defined with the role of "Partner Unit" are included in the layout.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Characteristics:
  
  Review the data model or InfoProvider to identify which characteristics are designated as partner units.
  You can usually find this information in the data model documentation or by consulting with your SAP BW administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify the Layout:
  
  Add the missing partner unit characteristics to the layout.
  Save the changes and try running the report again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure which characteristics are required, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to your specific version of SAP BW or the reporting tool you are using.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the layout. Sometimes, restrictions can prevent you from accessing certain characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the report again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check SAP's support portal for any relevant notes or articles that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: If you are frequently working with SAP reporting tools, consider additional training or reviewing documentation to better understand layout configurations and data modeling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCFE032 error and successfully run your report or analysis.