How To Fix UCM0064 - Cannot determine the value of char. &1 (which determines the breakdown)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Cannot determine the value of char. &1 (which determines the breakdown)

What causes this issue?

The value of the characteristic &V1& is used to determine the breakdown
properties of an item.
This value cannot, however, be determined because the characteristic
&V1& is neither in the underlying data structure (&V2&) nor has it got
a globally specified value.

System Response

If this message is issued as an error message, processing is stopped.
Otherwise, data that has the above mentioned structure is excluded from
processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0064 - Cannot determine the value of char. &1 (which determines the breakdown) ?

  The SAP error message UCM0064, which states "Cannot determine the value of char. &1 (which determines the breakdown)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Universal Configuration Management (UCM) or when dealing with characteristics in configuration scenarios. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the value for a specific characteristic that is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic specified by &1 is not assigned a value in the configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly defined, leading to the inability to derive the characteristic value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from determining the characteristic value.
  Dependencies Not Met: If there are dependencies or constraints that need to be satisfied for the characteristic to be determined, and they are not met, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment: Verify that the characteristic &1 is correctly assigned a value in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings are correctly defined and that all necessary dependencies are satisfied.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and configuration data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the determination of the characteristic value is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and its usage to ensure that it is being used correctly.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Characteristic) to review the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to UCM0064 or the specific characteristic in question, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: SAP Community or other forums may have discussions related to this error, where other users have shared their experiences and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.