How To Fix UCFE513 - Restriction of characteristic "Query" is incorrect (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Restriction of characteristic "Query" is incorrect (&2)

What causes this issue?

The ready-for-input query &V1& contains a restriction for the
characteristic <LS>Query</> (InfoObject <NP>0BCS_QUERY</>). However, the
value specified, &V2&, does not agree with the technical name of the
query.

System Response

The definition of the query &V1& contains an error. The requested data
cannot be locked.

How to fix this error?

Review the filter values in the definition of query &V1&. Make sure that
the restriction for characteristic <LS>Query</> agrees with the
technical name of the query.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE513 - Restriction of characteristic "Query" is incorrect (&2) ?

  The SAP error message UCFE513 indicates that there is an issue with the restriction of a characteristic in a query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query that has certain restrictions or filters applied to a characteristic that are not valid or do not match the data model.
  Cause:
  The error message UCFE513 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Values: The values used to restrict the characteristic in the query may not exist in the underlying data model or InfoProvider.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the query from being executed correctly.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may have been designed incorrectly, with restrictions that do not align with the characteristics defined in the InfoObject.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data related to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFE513 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Review the characteristic values used in the query. Ensure that they are valid and exist in the data model.
  If necessary, adjust the restrictions to match the available values.
  
  
  
  Validate Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the restrictions applied to the characteristic.
  Ensure that the restrictions are logically consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check on the InfoProvider to ensure that there are no issues with the data.
  If inconsistencies are found, you may need to refresh or reprocess the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic.
  If needed, adjust the user roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the UCFE513 error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices in query design and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCFE513 error in your SAP environment.