How To Fix UCMI003 - Char. &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a different breakdown type

UCMI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

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

What causes this issue?

The value for characteristic &v1& is a fixed value in breakdown
category &v2&. In this case, only two <DS:DE.UC_BREAKDOWN>breakdown
types</> are allowed:
<ZK>No breakdown</>
<ZK>Required breakdown: Entry is forced, default allowed</>

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the breakdown type for characteristic &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI003 - Char. &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a different breakdown type ?

  The SAP error message UCMI003 indicates that there is a mismatch in the breakdown type for a characteristic in a breakdown category. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that require specific breakdown types for their characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a cost element or a cost center) is assigned to a breakdown category that does not support the specified breakdown type.
  The configuration of the breakdown category does not align with the characteristics being used.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the breakdown categories in the SAP system. Ensure that the breakdown type assigned to the characteristic is valid for the breakdown category in question.
  Use transaction codes like OKB9