How To Fix UCFE255 - Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but the value of &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but the value of &2 is missing

What causes this issue?

Although item &V1& has a breakdown by characteristic &V2&, it is not
ready for input because the characteristic value is blank.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE255 - Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but the value of &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message UCFE255 indicates that there is a breakdown for a specific item (denoted by &1) based on a certain characteristic (denoted by &2), but the value for that characteristic is missing. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data processing where a breakdown is expected but not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the data for the characteristic (e.g., a specific dimension or attribute) is not populated in the relevant dataset or master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the characteristic is not properly defined or linked to the item.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the value for the characteristic may have been omitted or incorrectly entered.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may have been an error in the transfer process that resulted in missing values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that the data for the item in question has been entered correctly and that all required fields, including the characteristic value, are populated.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the characteristic in the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Data Validation: Run data validation checks to identify any records with missing values for the characteristic. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or custom queries.
  Update Missing Values: If you identify missing values, update the records to include the necessary characteristic values.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the characteristic and item in question.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant data or configuration settings (e.g., MM01 for material master, VA01 for sales orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UCFE255 error message in SAP.