How To Fix UCUS0040 - Specify all compounding characteristics for characteristic &1 (role &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCUS0 - Messages for Tasks, ...

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Specify all compounding characteristics for characteristic &1 (role &2)

What causes this issue?

If you restrict the selection to characteristic &V1&, you also need to
specify on the selection screen all independent characteristics that
characteristic &V1& is
<DS:GLOS.36E390C7868C0D62E10000009B38F984>compounded</> with.

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?

Either also specify all independent characteristics, or leave the input
fields blank for (do not specify) characteristic &V1& and its
independent characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0040 - Specify all compounding characteristics for characteristic &1 (role &2) ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0040 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in a characteristic-based planning scenario, particularly in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications. This error typically arises when a characteristic that is expected to have compounding characteristics does not have all of them specified.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic (denoted as &1 in the error message) is defined to be compounded with other characteristics (role &2), but not all of the required compounding characteristics have been specified in the configuration.
  This can happen during the creation or modification of a planning model, where the system expects a complete set of compounding characteristics to be defined for proper data aggregation and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCUS0040 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the characteristic mentioned in the error message (&1) and the role associated with it (&2).
  
  
  Review Compounding Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that all required compounding characteristics are defined. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI or through the relevant configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Characteristics:
  
  If any compounding characteristics are missing, add them to the configuration. This may involve defining new characteristics or linking existing ones.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that all characteristics are correctly set up and that there are no further errors.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Once the configuration is updated, test the planning model or scenario to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  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: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to characteristic-based planning and compounding characteristics to better understand the configuration requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCUS0040 error and ensure that your planning model is correctly configured.