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

UCM0114 - Overview

• 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