How To Fix UCI1001 - Cons group and cons unit characteristics cannot be used simultaneously

UCI1001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCI1 - Text for Delta Load

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cons group and cons unit characteristics cannot be used simultaneously

What causes this issue?

You use characteristics with the roles <LS>Consolidation Group</> and
<LS>Consolidation Unit</> that belong to the same hierarchy (such as
profit center and profit center group) together in the query. This is
<ZH>not</> possible.
You can use a query either to report on the status of tasks that are
executed for each consolidation unit (the query <ZH>cannot</> contain
characteristics with the <LS>Consolidation Group</> role in this case)
or report on the status of tasks that are performed for each pair or
consolidation area (the query <ZH>cannot</> contain characteristics with
with the <LS>Consolidation Unit</> role in this case).

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?

Use either only characteristics with the role <LS>Consolidation Group</>
or only characteristics with the role <LS>Consolidation Unit</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCI1001 - Cons group and cons unit characteristics cannot be used simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message UCI1001 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the characteristics for a consumption group and a consumption unit. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's handling of materials and inventory management, particularly when dealing with characteristics that are defined for both consumption groups and consumption units.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that both a consumption group and a consumption unit are being used simultaneously in a way that is not allowed. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristics for the consumption group and consumption unit may have been incorrectly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying material master records or other related documents.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the consumption group and consumption unit may be incompatible, leading to the system rejecting the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCI1001 error, you can take the following