How To Fix UCFL101 - Characteristic '&3' already used in a higher-level step


UCFL101 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UCFL - Messages for Step/Layout Maintenance

  • Message number: 101

  • Message text: Characteristic '&3' already used in a higher-level step

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  • What causes this issue?

    In step "&SYST-MSGV2&" of component "&SYST-MSGV1&" you specified
    characteristic &SYST-MSGV3& for entry. This characteristic is already
    being used by a higher-level step.

    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?

    Remove characteristic &SYST-MSGV3& from one of the two steps.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFL101 - Characteristic '&3' already used in a higher-level step ?
    The SAP error message UCFL101 indicates that a characteristic is being used in a higher-level step of a process, which is causing a conflict when you attempt to use it in a lower-level step. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with variant configuration.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: A characteristic that is already assigned to a higher-level configuration or step is being attempted to be assigned again to a lower-level configuration or step. This can happen in scenarios involving configurable materials, where characteristics are defined at different levels of the configuration hierarchy.
    Solution: To resolve the UCFL101 error, you can take the following steps: Review Characteristic Assignment: Check the configuration profile and ensure that the characteristic in question is not already assigned to a higher-level step. If it is, you will need to remove it from the lower-level step. Modify Configuration Profile: If the characteristic needs to be used at both levels, consider

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