How To Fix UCFI048 - Inventory item &1 has no breakdown by product group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFI - Messages for Elim. of IU Profit/Loss

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Inventory item &1 has no breakdown by product group

What causes this issue?

You have defined inventory item &V1& in customizing of inventory items
for elimination of interunit profit/loss in transferred inventory. To be
used in the entry of inventory data, this item needs a breakdown by the
characteristic with the role <ZK>product group</>.

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?

In customizing of inventory items for the elimination of interunit
profit/loss in transferred inventory, only use items that have a
breakdown by <ZK>product group</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFI048 - Inventory item &1 has no breakdown by product group ?

  The SAP error message UCFI048 indicates that there is an issue with the inventory item specified in the message, specifically that it does not have a breakdown by product group. This can occur in various contexts, such as during inventory management, reporting, or when trying to perform certain transactions related to inventory items.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Product Group Assignment: The inventory item does not have a product group assigned in the material master data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow breakdowns by product group for the specific inventory item.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCFI048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the inventory item in question (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Verify that the product group is assigned correctly in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Assign Product Group:
  
  If the product group is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Ensure that the product group is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to product groups in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing (Transaction Code: SPRO) under the relevant inventory management or material management sections.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and any specific requirements related to product groups.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCFI048 error and implement the appropriate solution.