How To Fix UCM0131 - Field &2 is still in use (consolidation area &4)

UCM0131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Field &2 is still in use (consolidation area &4)

What causes this issue?

You want to remove field &V2& from the data model of data basis &V1&.
However, this field is still contained in consolidation area &V4& with
the role &V3&.

System Response

<ZH>Warning:</> Once you remove field &V2& from the data model of the
data basis, the consolidation area can no longer access the field.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that field &V2& is not used in the customizing settings for
consolidation area &V4&. If it is, first clean up the customizing
settings. (If the field has already been deleted from the InfoCube for
totals records, you will need to add it back temporarily for this
purpose.)
If you nevertheless remove field &V2& from the data model of data basis
&V1&, make sure that you save consolidation area &V4& one more time.

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 UCM0131 - Field &2 is still in use (consolidation area &4) ?

  The SAP error message UCM0131 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &2) is still in use within a consolidation area (denoted as &4). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, which is part of the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) components.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or modifying a field) that is not allowed because the field is currently being utilized in a consolidation area. This could happen due to:
  
  Active Consolidation Processes: The field is being referenced in ongoing consolidation processes or reports.
  Data Locking: The field may be locked due to transactions that are currently being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent changes to the field while it is in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0131 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: Ensure that there are no active consolidation processes that are using