How To Fix UCM012 - Enter a value for characteristic &1

UCM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM - Global Setting of Cons Area/Global Parameters

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a value for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

If you want to use the consolidation monitor in the
<DS:GLOS.4863207E86E4424FBDF0DA016C613790>Web Dynpro</>, you have to
specify a value for the consolidation unit. You did not specify a value
for characteristic &V1&.

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?

Enter a value for characteristic &V1&.

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 UCM012 - Enter a value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCM012 ("Enter a value for characteristic &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in a classification or variant configuration scenario. This error indicates that a required characteristic value has not been provided for a specific characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The characteristic specified in the error message is mandatory, and no value has been entered for it.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the material or object may require certain characteristics to be filled in, and if they are not, this error will be triggered.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering a value for the characteristic when creating or modifying a material or object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required Value: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating or changing a material) and ensure that you enter a value for the characteristic indicated in the error message.
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the settings for the characteristic