How To Fix UCFE502 - Unable to determine the consolidation area or the query ID

UCFE502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Unable to determine the consolidation area or the query ID

What causes this issue?

In a ready-for-input query, the name of the query needs to be uniquely
fixed in InfoObject 0BCS_QUERY. In addition, all restrictions that
uniquely identify a consolidation area (which means the versions and the
characteristics that are fixed in the consolidation area) need to be in
the query's selection.

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?

Adjust the query accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE502 - Unable to determine the consolidation area or the query ID ?

  The SAP error message UCFE502, "Unable to determine the consolidation area or the query ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the necessary consolidation area or the specific query ID required to execute a particular operation or report.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consolidation area or query ID may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified consolidation area or query.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the underlying data that prevent the system from identifying the required elements.
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The parameters provided in the query or report may be incorrect or incomplete.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs in the system or inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that