How To Fix UCFL102 - Please specify the independent characteristic '&4' of char '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Please specify the independent characteristic '&4' of char '&3'

What causes this issue?

You are using characteristic "&SYST-MSGV3&" in step &SYST-MSGV2& of
component &SYST-MSGV1&. However, the characteristic is dependent on
characteristic "&SYST-MSGV4&", which you have not specified in this
step nor another higher-level step of the component.

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?

Insert characteristic "&SYST-MSGV4&" for component "&SYST-MSGV1&" in
step "&SYST-MSGV2&" or in a higher-level step.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFL102 - Please specify the independent characteristic '&4' of char '&3' ?

  The SAP error message UCFL102 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in a characteristic-based planning scenario, typically in the context of SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error message UCFL102 occurs when a characteristic that is expected to be independent is not properly defined or specified in the planning object structure. Specifically, it indicates that the system is expecting a characteristic (denoted as '&4') to be independent, but it has not been defined as such in the context of the planning scenario.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) in SAP.
  Look for the characteristic that is mentioned in the error message (replace '&4' with the actual characteristic name).
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined as independent in the relevant planning object structure.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Structure:
  
  Use transaction code CRO1 (Create Planning Object Structure) or CRO2 (Change Planning Object Structure) to review the planning object structure where the characteristic is used.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the structure and is marked as independent.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is dependent on other characteristics, ensure that the dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Re-assign Characteristics:
  
  If necessary, reassign the characteristic to the planning object structure or modify its properties to ensure it is recognized as independent.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by running the planning scenario again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CRO1: Create Planning Object Structure
  CRO2: Change Planning Object Structure
  CRO3: Display Planning Object Structure
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristic-based planning and the configuration of planning object structures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UCFL102 error message in your SAP system.