How To Fix UCMI005 - Characteristic &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a fixed value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Characteristic &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a fixed value

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:GLOS.3C14A7065A82D511B1250008C784EFB1>data basis</>, you
defined that characteristic &V1& must have a <DS:DE.UC_FIXVAL>fixed
value in the breakdown category</>. But you have not yet assigned a
fixed value for characteristic &V1& in breakdown category &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define a fixed value for characteristic &V1& in breakdown category &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI005 - Characteristic &1 in breakdown category &2 requires a fixed value ?

  The SAP error message UCMI005 indicates that a characteristic in a breakdown category requires a fixed value but has not been assigned one. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a classification or variant configuration scenario.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic that is defined as requiring a fixed value (i.e., it must have a specific value assigned) is not populated with a value during the creation or modification of a classification or variant.
  The characteristic is part of a breakdown category that is expected to have a defined value for proper processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCMI005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the settings for the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that it is set to require a fixed value.
  
  
  
  Assign a Fixed Value:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed required to have a fixed value, ensure that you assign a valid value to it in the relevant master data or transaction where the error occurred.
  This can be done in the classification view or during the creation of a variant.
  
  
  
  Review Breakdown Category:
  
  Check the breakdown category settings to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle the characteristics and that all required characteristics have been assigned appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When entering data, make sure that all mandatory fields, including those for characteristics requiring fixed values, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific characteristics and their requirements, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02 - Class Maintenance
  CU50 - Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristics and breakdown categories.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI005 error and ensure that the required characteristics are properly configured and populated.