How To Fix UCM0075 - The role "subassignment" cannot be allocated to characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 075

• Message text: The role "subassignment" cannot be allocated to characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the role
<DS:GLOS.2EFD4F84C681D511B1250008C784EFB1>'subassignment'</> to
characteristic &v2&. This is only possible for dependent
characteristics if the independent characteristic is also a
subassignment or if it is <DS:DE.UC_ITGRPFIX>fixed in the consolidation
area</>.
The independent characteristic &v3& has the role &v4& and is not fixed
in the consolidation area.

System Response

The field catalog for <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data
basis</> &v1& is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change the role for characteristic &v3&, or do not use characteristic
&v2& as a subassignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0075 - The role "subassignment" cannot be allocated to characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCM0075 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of a role (specifically, a "subassignment" role) to a characteristic in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or other related modules. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or a configuration issue related to the characteristics and their roles in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Role Assignment: The role you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the characteristic due to its configuration or the data model structure.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to accept the subassignment role, or the role itself may not be defined correctly.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, there may be restrictions on how roles can be assigned.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the assignment of the role to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Role Compatibility: Verify that the role you are trying to assign is compatible with the characteristic. Review the documentation or configuration settings for both the role and the characteristic.
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured to accept the subassignment role. This may involve checking the settings in the InfoObject maintenance.
  Hierarchy Configuration: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, check the hierarchy settings to ensure that the role can be assigned.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the role assignment. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Warehouse and InfoObjects for detailed information on role assignments and characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate and troubleshoot the issue effectively.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.