How To Fix UCMI008 - Characteristic &3 of breakdown category &2 requires a breakdown by &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Characteristic &3 of breakdown category &2 requires a breakdown by &1

What causes this issue?

Breakdown category &v2& contains a breakdown by characteristic &v3&.
However, this characteristic is dependent on characteristic &v1&.
Therefore, a breakdown must also be defined for characteristic &v1&.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Define a breakdown by characteristic &V1& in breakdown category &v2&.

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 UCMI008 - Characteristic &3 of breakdown category &2 requires a breakdown by &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCMI008 indicates that there is a requirement for a breakdown of a characteristic in a specific breakdown category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that require detailed reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCMI008 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a cost element, cost center, or internal order) is defined in a breakdown category that requires a specific level of detail or breakdown.
  The system is unable to provide the necessary breakdown for the characteristic specified in the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the breakdown categories and characteristics in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristic in question is correctly defined and that it aligns with the requirements of the breakdown category.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the characteristic