How To Fix UCUS0042 - No value for characteristic &1 exists for the selection conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No value for characteristic &1 exists for the selection conditions

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is compounded with independent characteristics,
which means that a value of the characteristic is only valid in
conjunction with one or more values of the independent characteristics.
Two different situations may currently exist:
The characteristic value you entered is valid - that is, there is a
characteristic value that matches the selection of characteristics.
However, it is not valid in conjunction with the value (or values) of
the independent characteristics.
The characteristic value is invalid - that is, there is no
characteristic value that matches the selection of characteristics. (For
example, maybe you selected a range of characteristics that has no valid
characteristic values and, thus, the range is empty.)

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 call up input help and select a valid value, or specify a valid
combination of characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCUS0042 - No value for characteristic &1 exists for the selection conditions ?

  The SAP error message UCUS0042, which states "No value for characteristic &1 exists for the selection conditions," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or analysis tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the system could not find any values for a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) based on the selection criteria provided in the query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any values in the underlying data source for the selection conditions applied.
  Incorrect Selection Conditions: The selection criteria may be too restrictive, leading to no available data for the specified characteristic.
  Data Loading Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in missing or incomplete data for the characteristic.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or may not be active in the relevant data model.
  Filters Applied: Filters applied in the query or report may exclude all possible values for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there is data available for the characteristic in the underlying data source. You can do this by running a basic query or report without any filters.
  Review Selection Conditions: Examine the selection conditions applied in the query. Try relaxing the filters to see if any data can be retrieved.
  Data Load Verification: Check the data loading process to ensure that data has been successfully loaded into the InfoProvider. Look for any errors or warnings in the data load logs.
  Characteristic Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the InfoObject and is active in the relevant data model. Check if it is included in the InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO) being queried.
  Test with Different Queries: Create a new query or modify the existing one to test if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the specific query or the data itself.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for additional troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and data models.
  Query Designer: If using Query Designer, review the properties of the query and the characteristics involved.
  Data Sources: Ensure that the data sources are correctly set up and that the data is being extracted as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.