How To Fix UCS0077 - Task &1: Examine the restriction for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Task &1: Examine the restriction for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

During the execution of task &V1& you entered at least one restriction
for characteristic &V2& on the selection screen or in the
<DS:GLOS.C41828796C82D511B1250008C784EFB1>permanent parameters</>.
However, none of these values belongs to the consolidation areas being
processed.

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?

Remove the restriction on characteristic &V2& from the selection screen
or from the permanent parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0077 - Task &1: Examine the restriction for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0077 typically indicates that there is a restriction issue related to a characteristic in a task. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or other modules where characteristics and restrictions are used to filter data.
  Cause:
  The error message UCS0077 arises when the system encounters a restriction for a characteristic that is either not valid or not applicable in the current context. This could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not exist or may not be valid for the current task.
  Incompatible Data: The data being processed may not meet the criteria set by the restrictions on the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObjects or the data model that lead to this restriction error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCS0077 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Examine the Characteristic: Check the characteristic mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined and exists in the relevant InfoObject catalog.
  
  
  Review Restrictions: Look at the restrictions applied to the characteristic in the query or task. Ensure that they are valid and applicable to the data being processed.
  
  
  Check Data Compatibility: Verify that the data being processed meets the criteria set by the restrictions. If necessary, adjust the data or the restrictions.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration of the InfoObjects and the data model to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the task again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSRT (Query Monitor) for troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.