How To Fix UCFE269 - Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but &2 has multiple values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but &2 has multiple values

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has a breakdown by characteristic &V2&. However, multiple
values exist for characteristic &V2&.

System Response

The cell 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 UCFE269 - Item &1 has a breakdown by &2, but &2 has multiple values ?

  The SAP error message UCFE269 indicates that there is a breakdown for a specific item (denoted as &1) by a characteristic (denoted as &2), but the characteristic has multiple values. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis where a specific item is expected to be broken down by a single value of a characteristic, but instead, multiple values are present.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Values for Characteristic: The characteristic used for breakdown (e.g., a dimension like region, product type, etc.) has multiple values associated with the item, which confuses the reporting or analysis process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the item is linked to multiple values of the characteristic, leading to ambiguity in how to present the breakdown.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the reporting or analysis tool may not be set up to handle multiple values for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data: Check the data associated with the item to see why it has multiple values for the characteristic. You may need to clean up the data or ensure that each item is linked to a single value for the characteristic.
  Adjust Reporting Parameters: If the reporting tool allows, adjust the parameters to either filter for a specific value of the characteristic or to aggregate the data in a way that handles multiple values.
  Modify Characteristic Settings: If applicable, modify the settings for the characteristic in the configuration to ensure that it can handle multiple values appropriately, or restrict it to single values where necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidance on handling breakdowns and characteristics in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in analyzing or correcting the data (e.g., SE16 for data browsing, or specific reporting transactions).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the underlying data issues or adjusting the reporting parameters, you should be able to resolve the UCFE269 error and successfully generate the desired breakdown.