How To Fix UCM0138 - Characteristic &2: Invalid role assignment &3

UCM0138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Characteristic &2: Invalid role assignment &3

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the role &V3& to characteristic &V2& in
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1&. However,
the characteristic does not have the field length intended for that role
(current length/intended length: &V4&). Therefore, the role cannot be
assigned.

System Response

The definition of data basis &V1& is inconsistent and cannot be saved
in this state.

How to fix this error?

Check the role assignment for characteristic &V2& and make any necessary
adjustments.

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 UCM0138 - Characteristic &2: Invalid role assignment &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCM0138, which states "Characteristic &2: Invalid role assignment &3," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their role assignments in the classification of materials or objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Invalid Role Assignment: The role assigned to the characteristic is not valid or does not exist in the system. This can happen if the role has been deleted or if there is a mismatch in the configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic itself may not be properly configured to accept the role that is being assigned.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the role to the characteristic.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic or its role assignments.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0138 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the role