How To Fix UCFE256 - Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but default &3 of &2 is not allowed

UCFE256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but default &3 of &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has a breakdown by characteristic &V2&. However, the default
value &V3& of characteristic &V2& is invalid.

System Response

The field is not ready for input.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE256 - Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but default &3 of &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message UCFE256 indicates that there is a breakdown issue with a specific item in a financial or controlling context. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the breakdown structure of a cost element or a cost object and the default settings configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCFE256 is triggered when:
  
  Breakdown Structure: The item (e.g., cost element, internal order, etc.) has a breakdown by a certain characteristic (e.g., cost center, profit center, etc.) that is not compatible with the default settings for that characteristic.
  Default Settings: The default value for the characteristic (indicated by &3) is not allowed for the breakdown type (indicated by &2). This could be due to configuration settings in the controlling area or the way the item is set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the breakdown structure in