How To Fix UCM0076 - 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: 076

• 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&. However this is not possible because the
independent characteristic &v3& is a currency key or a unit of measure.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a different role to characteristic &v2&.

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 UCM0076 - The role "subassignment" cannot be allocated to characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCM0076 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation of a role (specifically "subassignment") to a characteristic in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or other related modules. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration of the characteristic or the role itself.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to accept the role of "subassignment." This could be due to missing settings or incorrect attributes.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, there may be restrictions on how roles can be assigned.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may impose constraints that prevent the assignment of certain roles to specific characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the assignment of the role.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance. Ensure that it is set up correctly to allow for the "subassignment" role.
  Review Hierarchies: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, check the hierarchy settings to ensure that they allow for the assignment of the role.
  Validate Data Model: Ensure that the data model does not impose any restrictions that would prevent the assignment of the role.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for checking InfoObjects and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.