How To Fix UCFE033 - Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Allocation Unit

UCFE033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 033

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

What causes this issue?

The data entry layout uses a characteristic with the role
<ZK>allocation unit</>, but not another characteristic with the same
role. The layout must use either all of the characteristics with the
role <ZK>allocation 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE033 - Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Allocation Unit ?

  The SAP error message UCFE033, which states "Layout must contain all characteristics with the role Allocation Unit," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning layouts or data views. This error indicates that the layout you are trying to use does not include all the necessary characteristics that are defined as "Allocation Units."
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of one or more characteristics that are required for the layout to function correctly. In the context of allocation, these characteristics are essential for the system to understand how to allocate resources or data correctly. The characteristics with the role of Allocation Unit are typically defined in the planning area or data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFE033 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the layout configuration in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all characteristics that