How To Fix UCMI002 - Char. &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a different breakdown type

UCMI002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Char. &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a different breakdown type

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& determines the
<DS:GLOS.352A9C2ED3895CD5E10000009B38F974>transaction currency</>,
whereby the initialize value is not permitted and a default value is
set automatically.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the <DS:DE.UC_BREAKDOWN>breakdown type</> for characteristic
&v1& to one of the following:
<ZK>No breakdown</>
<ZK>Required breakdown: If blank, the default value is used</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI002 - Char. &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a different breakdown type ?

  The SAP error message UCMI002 indicates that there is a mismatch in the breakdown type for a characteristic in a specific breakdown category. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning, budgeting, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or any other relevant entity) is assigned to a breakdown category that expects a different breakdown type than what is currently configured.
  The configuration settings for the breakdown categories and their associated characteristics do not align, leading to inconsistencies in how data is processed or reported.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the breakdown categories and characteristics in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic in question is assigned to the correct breakdown category and that the breakdown type matches the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Breakdown Type:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed supposed