How To Fix UCM013 - Enter a value for characteristic &1 and/or &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter a value for characteristic &1 and/or &2

What causes this issue?

If you want to use the
<DS:GLOS.F9841EE83780D511B1250008C784EFB1>consolidation monitor</> in
the <DS:GLOS.4863207E86E4424FBDF0DA016C613790>Web Dynpro</>, you at
least have to specify a value for the characteristic with the role
<ZK>consolidation unit</>. You did not specify a value for
characteristic &V1& or &V2&.

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& and/or characteristic &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM013 - Enter a value for characteristic &1 and/or &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCM013 ("Enter a value for characteristic &1 and/or &2") 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 the system expects a value for one or more characteristics that are required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Values: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered values for required characteristics in a classification or variant configuration.
  Mandatory Characteristics: The characteristics in question may be defined as mandatory in the classification settings, meaning that they must have values assigned before proceeding.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material or object being processed, leading to the requirement for certain characteristics that have not been fulfilled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Values: The immediate solution is to enter the required values for the characteristics indicated in the error message. Check the characteristics &1 and &2 mentioned in the error and provide the necessary values.
  Review Characteristic Settings: If you are unsure which values are required, review the settings for the characteristics in the classification system. You can do this by navigating to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and that all mandatory characteristics are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are working with a specific configuration or classification, consult the relevant documentation or guidelines to understand what values are expected for the characteristics.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristics if you are unable to enter values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class) or MM02 (Change Material) to access and modify the characteristics.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the classification system in SAP, including how to define and manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM013 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.