How To Fix UCM0146 - Characteristic &2: Invalid role assignment &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

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

What causes this issue?

You have specified characteristic &v2& for the role &v3& under
<ZK>Assets/Liabilities</> in the data model of
<DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</> &V1&. However,
this characteristic is not suitable for this role.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your specifications in the data model under <ZK>Assets/Liabilities
</>. Call up input help and choose a valid characteristic for role &V3&.
If you want to assign a characteristic that is not listed in input help,
make sure that the following preconditions are met:
General:
The characteristic is contained in the InfoObject catalog that is
specified for characteristics.
Another role has not been assigned to the characteristic in the
consolidation data model.
Asset/liability-managing consolidation unit:
The characteristic references another characteristic that has the role
<ZK>consolidation unit.</>
Noncurrent asset; assets/liabilities:
If the characteristic is dependent on other characteristics, then each
independent characteristic must have either the role <ZK>consolidation
unit,</> the role <ZK>fixed in the consolidation area,</> or no role at
all - that is, it is not used in the data model.
If the characteristic references another characteristic, no role is
assigned to the referenced characteristic.
If both roles (<ZK>noncurrent asset</> and <ZK>assets/liabilities</>)
are used, different characteristics exist for these two roles. (Either
characteristic is allowed to reference the other characteristic.)
Acquired asset:
The characteristic references the characteristic with the role
<ZK>noncurrent asset.</>
If the referenced characteristic is dependent on another characteristic
with the role <ZK>consolidation unit,</> then the acquired asset
dependent on the corresponding partner unit.
Retired asset:
The characteristic with the role <ZK>noncurrent asset </>can be used
simultaneously with the role <ZK>retired asset.</>
Otherwise, this characteristic references the characteristic with the
role <ZK>noncurrent asset.</>
Noncurrent asset - document:
The characteristic references the characteristic with the role
<ZK>noncurrent asset.</>
If the referenced characteristic is dependent on another characteristic
with the role <ZK>consolidation unit,</> then the "noncurrent asset -
document" is dependent on the corresponding asset/liability-managing
consolidation unit.

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 UCM0146 - Characteristic &2: Invalid role assignment &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCM0146, 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 characteristic you are trying to use has a role assignment that is not valid. This could happen if the role is not defined correctly or if it has been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristic or the class to which it belongs may not be set up correctly, leading to an invalid assignment.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic or its role assignments, possibly due to changes made in the system that were not properly reflected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM0146 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and check the role assignments for the characteristic in question (characteristic &2).
  Ensure that the role assignment (&3) is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Access the configuration settings for the characteristic and the class it belongs to. Make sure that all settings are correct and that the characteristic is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the classification data. This can often be done through transaction codes like CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic).
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is corrupted or misconfigured, consider deleting and recreating it, ensuring that all role assignments are correctly set up during the recreation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to classification and characteristics for any specific guidance or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Characteristic) for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to UCM0146 or classification issues that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and their role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCM0146 error in your SAP system.