How To Fix UCMI004 - Char. &3 in breakdown category &2 must have a required breakdown by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Char. &3 in breakdown category &2 must have a required breakdown by &1

What causes this issue?

A required breakdown is defined in breakdown category &V2& for
characteristic &v3&. However, this characteristic is dependent on
characteristic &V1&. Therefore, a required breakdown also needs to be
defined for characteristic &v1&.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Either define a required breakdown for characteristic &v1&, or define
an optional breakdown for characteristic &v3&.

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 UCMI004 - Char. &3 in breakdown category &2 must have a required breakdown by &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCMI004 indicates that there is a missing required breakdown for a characteristic in a specific breakdown category. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning, budgeting, or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI004 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic (denoted as &3) is part of a breakdown category (denoted as &2) that requires a specific breakdown by another characteristic (denoted as &1).
  The required breakdown is not provided in the data entry or configuration, leading to inconsistencies in the data structure.
  
  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 &3 is correctly assigned to the breakdown category &2 and that it is set up to require a breakdown by characteristic &1.
  
  
  
  Provide Required Breakdown:
  
  When entering data, ensure that you provide the necessary breakdown for characteristic &3 as required by characteristic &1.
  This may involve entering additional data or adjusting your input to meet the requirements of the breakdown structure.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the characteristics and breakdown categories to ensure that they are correctly defined and that all required relationships are established.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., CO, PS) to understand the breakdown requirements better.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the data entry or reporting process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KSV1 (for cost planning) to access relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.