How To Fix UCMV005 - For each rule, specify "All Values" for at least 1 version characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMV - Messages for Versions

• Message number: 005

• Message text: For each rule, specify "All Values" for at least 1 version characteristic

What causes this issue?

You defined one or more rules, in which you specified exclusively
single values for the characteristic with the role <ZK>
<DS:GLOS.06DB9908C984D511B1250008C784EFB1>version</></>. This is not
allowed.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

In each rule, specify the characteristic value "All Values" for at
least one characteristic with the role <ZK>version</>.

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 UCMV005 - For each rule, specify "All Values" for at least 1 version characteristic ?

  The SAP error message UCMV005 typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics and their values in a variant product. This error indicates that for at least one of the rules defined in the configuration, the system expects "All Values" to be specified for a particular characteristic version, but it is not set correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic in question may not have been properly configured to allow for "All Values" in the specified version.
  Rule Definition: The rules defined in the configuration might not be correctly set up to handle the expected values for the characteristics.
  Versioning Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the versioning of characteristics, leading to the system not recognizing the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in question and ensure that it is set to allow "All Values" for the relevant version.
  You can do this by navigating to the characteristic settings in the SAP system and verifying the version settings.
  
  
  
  Review Rules:
  
  Examine the rules associated with the variant configuration. Ensure that at least one rule specifies "All Values" for the characteristic in question.
  If necessary, modify the rules to include the correct specifications.
  
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  Ensure that the version management settings for the characteristics are correctly defined. This includes checking if the versions are active and properly linked to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can do this by attempting to create or modify a variant product that uses the affected characteristics.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the configuration or rules for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to error UCMV005. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in variant configuration are adequately trained and have access to documentation that outlines best practices for setting up characteristics and rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMV005 error and ensure that your variant configuration is set up correctly.