How To Fix UCM0148 - Characteristic &1, attribute &2: Local attribute &3 is not date-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Characteristic &1, attribute &2: Local attribute &3 is not date-dependent

What causes this issue?

You want to link attribute &V2& of characteristic &V1& with local
attribute &V3&. Note that although the assignment of the values of this
attribute to the characteristic values of characteristic &V1& in the
consolidation system is time-dependent, there is no exact date that
reflects the change. (An example would be because the assignment is
dependent only on the fiscal year, but not the period.) However, at the
same time, the technical storage of the assignment in BW is dependent on
a specific date. Thus, the system converts a representative period (for
example, that last posting period of the current fiscal year) into a
date using the fiscal year variant.
This can cause undesired results if the characteristic &V1& is
simultaneously used in consolidation areas that have different fiscal
year variants.

System Response

If, indeed, more than one fiscal year variant is used in the
consolidation areas of data basis &V4&, the system displays this message
as a warning. Otherwise, this message is merely informational.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really want to use characteristic &V1& in
consolidation areas with different fiscal year variants. If you do,
decide whether the link to the local attribute is still desired, despite
the functional restrictions mentioned above.

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 UCM0148 - Characteristic &1, attribute &2: Local attribute &3 is not date-dependent ?

  The SAP error message UCM0148 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics and attributes in the context of variant configuration or classification. Specifically, the error states that a local attribute is not date-dependent, which means that the system is expecting a date-dependent attribute but has encountered one that is not configured as such.
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Configuration: The attribute in question (local attribute &3) is not set up to be date-dependent in the system. This can happen if the attribute was created without the date dependency option or if it was incorrectly configured.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic (&1) may be expecting a date-dependent attribute (&2) based on the configuration settings or the way the variant configuration is designed.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model where the expected attributes do not match the actual attributes defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the settings for the characteristic and its attributes.
  Ensure that the attribute in question is marked as date-dependent if it is supposed to be.
  
  
  
  Modify the Attribute:
  
  If the attribute needs to be date-dependent, you may need to create a new attribute with the correct settings or modify the existing one to include date dependency.
  Ensure that the attribute is correctly linked to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Usage:
  
  Check how the characteristic is being used in the configuration profiles or in the material master. Ensure that the expected attributes align with the configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up date-dependent attributes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling characteristic and attribute configurations.
  
  
  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 UCM0148 error and ensure that your characteristics and attributes are correctly configured for your variant configuration needs.