How To Fix UCM0114 - The higher-level characteristic &1 of &2 also requires a role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: The higher-level characteristic &1 of &2 also requires a role

What causes this issue?

A characteristic compound is set up for the named characteristics.
Consequently, if the dependent characteristic is included in the data
basis, the independent characteristic also has to be present in the data
basis. The role <LS>Fixed in Consolidation Area</> often proves
appropriate.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a role to the independent characteristic.

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 UCM0114 - The higher-level characteristic &1 of &2 also requires a role ?

  The SAP error message UCM0114 indicates that a higher-level characteristic in a characteristic hierarchy requires a role assignment, but the necessary role has not been assigned to the user or the object in question. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their hierarchies in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Variant Configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user or the object (like a material or class) does not have the required role to access or manipulate the higher-level characteristic.
  Hierarchy Structure: The characteristic hierarchy is set up in such a way that certain higher-level characteristics require specific roles to be assigned for proper access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the higher-level characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user profile in transaction SU01 or SU03.
  If the user does not have the required role, assign the appropriate role that includes access to the higher-level characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Hierarchy:
  
  Examine the characteristic hierarchy to ensure that the higher-level characteristic is correctly defined and that the roles required are documented.
  You can use transaction CT04 to check the characteristics and their hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This transaction will show you what authorizations are missing.
  If necessary, work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to characteristic hierarchies and role management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the user can access the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU03: Authorization Maintenance
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM0114 error and ensure that the necessary roles are assigned for accessing higher-level characteristics in your SAP system.