How To Fix UCFI056 - Characteristic 0BCS_PRGRP for product group is missing in the data model

UCFI056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Characteristic 0BCS_PRGRP for product group is missing in the data model

What causes this issue?

In the customizing of the location of values for the elimination of IU
profit and loss in transferred inventory, you have specified that the
inventory data is read from the totals database. The following
prerequisites must be fulfilled for this to be possible:
The InfoCube for the totals data must contain standard InfoObject
0BCS_PRGRP.
Role <ZK>Product Group</> must be assigned to the totals record field
that is based on standard InfoObject 0BCS_PRGRP.

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

These prerequisites are not fulfilled in the current data model.

System Response

The task of type <ZK>Elimination of Interunit Profit/Loss in Transferred
Inventory</> cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the product group exists in the current data basis in
accordance with the prerequisites listed above. If this is the case,
continue with step 4.
Activate InfoObject 0BCS_PRGRP from the BI Content, copy it to the
InfoCube for totals data, and activate the InfoCube.
Add the field for the standard product group in the data basis used to
the data model for consolidation, assign role <ZK>Product Group</> to
this field, and save the data basis.
Copy the characteristic with role <ZK>Product Group</> to the fields
that are used in the current consolidation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFI056 - Characteristic 0BCS_PRGRP for product group is missing in the data model ?

  The SAP error message UCFI056 indicates that a specific characteristic, in this case, 0BCS_PRGRP, which is related to the product group, is missing in the data model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models, especially when trying to load or process data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic 0BCS_PRGRP is not defined in the data model you are working with. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an oversight during the data model setup.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which you are trying to load data may not include this characteristic, or it may not be properly mapped in the data model.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from another system, the characteristic may not have been included in the transport request.
  Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the data model, the version you are using may