How To Fix UCM0078 - Characteristic &4 is not fixed in the consolidation area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Characteristic &4 is not fixed in the consolidation area

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate the role &V3& to dependent characteristic &V2& in
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1&.
If a characteristic with this role is dependent on another
characteristic, then the independent characteristic must be
<DS:DE.UC_ITGRPFIX>fixed in the consolidation area</>. However,
characteristic &V4& is not fixed in the consolidation area.

System Response

The role assignment in data basis &V1& contains an error and cannot be
saved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you indeed want assign the role &V3& to the
characteristic &V2&. If you do, assign the role "Fixed in Consolidation
Area" to the characteristic &V4&.

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 UCM0078 - Characteristic &4 is not fixed in the consolidation area ?

  The SAP error message UCM0078 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &4) is not fixed in the consolidation area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Consolidation, where certain characteristics or dimensions must be fixed or set to specific values for the consolidation process to proceed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Unfixed Characteristics: The characteristic in question has not been assigned a fixed value in the consolidation area. This can happen if the characteristic is not properly configured or if the data entry process did not include fixing the characteristic.
  Data Entry Issues: During the data entry or data import process, the characteristic may not have been populated correctly, leading to it being unfixed.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the consolidation area may not be set up to require or allow the characteristic to be fixed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fix the Characteristic: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant consolidation area in SAP.
  Identify the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the characteristic is fixed by assigning it a value. This can typically be done in the data entry screen or through a data import process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the consolidation area to ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristic is included in the relevant consolidation rules and that it is marked as required or fixed as necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries to ensure that all required characteristics are populated correctly before running the consolidation process.
  Use data validation tools or reports within SAP to identify any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on fixing characteristics in your version of SAP BPC or Consolidation.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or user guides related to SAP BPC or Consolidation to better understand how to manage characteristics and data entry processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM0078 error and ensure that the characteristic is properly fixed in the consolidation area.