How To Fix UCFE891 - Header area in data entry layout contains invalid characteristics

UCFE891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Header area in data entry layout contains invalid characteristics

What causes this issue?

There is no valid header area for the form.

System Response

The form is displayed empty.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for data entry.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE891 - Header area in data entry layout contains invalid characteristics ?

  The SAP error message UCFE891, which states "Header area in data entry layout contains invalid characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data entry layouts, particularly when working with characteristics in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the header area of the data entry layout may not exist or may not be valid for the specific context in which you are trying to use them.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected in the layout are not defined in the classification system or are not assigned to the relevant class.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data entry layout may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch between the expected characteristics and those defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access