How To Fix UCFE260 - Item &1 requires breakdowns by &2, but &2 is missing in the layout

UCFE260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Item &1 requires breakdowns by &2, but &2 is missing in the layout

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& requires a breakdown by characteristic &V2&. However,
characteristic &V2& is missing in the layout.

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?

Add characteristic &V2& to the layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE260 - Item &1 requires breakdowns by &2, but &2 is missing in the layout ?

  The SAP error message UCFE260 indicates that there is a requirement for a breakdown by a specific characteristic (denoted as &2) for a particular item (denoted as &1), but this characteristic is not included in the layout of the report or query you are trying to execute. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis where certain dimensions or characteristics are required for the data to be displayed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic in Layout: The layout you are using for the report does not include the required characteristic for the breakdown.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report or query may not be configured correctly to include all necessary fields.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or structure may have led to the requirement for additional characteristics that are not reflected in the current layout.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify the Layout:
  
  Go to the layout settings of the report or query.
  Add the missing characteristic (&2) to the