How To Fix UCM0105 - Cons area &1: Value &2 is invalid for characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Cons area &1: Value &2 is invalid for characteristic &3

What causes this issue?

The value you entered is invalid.

System Response

The invalid value has been deleted.

How to fix this error?

Call up input help and select a valid value or directly enter a valid
value.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0105 - Cons area &1: Value &2 is invalid for characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCM0105 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a characteristic in the context of a characteristic value assignment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error message UCM0105 is triggered when:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value being assigned to a characteristic is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The value not being defined in the characteristic's value list.
  The value being outside the permissible range for that characteristic.
  The characteristic itself not being properly configured or activated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the class or object type you are trying to use it with.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the value you are trying to assign is included in the list of valid values for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Validate Value Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the value you are trying to assign to the characteristic is valid and exists in the system.
  If the value is a numeric range, check that it falls within the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class. You can do this using transaction code CL02 (Change Class).
  Ensure that the class type is appropriate for the characteristic being used.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your classification data to identify any discrepancies or issues.
  Use transaction code CL20N to check for inconsistencies in the classification data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the characteristic or class you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL20N: Class Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the UCM0105 error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCM0105 error in your SAP system.