How To Fix UGMD142 - Converting combination characteristics from table &1 to table &2

UGMD142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Converting combination characteristics from table &1 to table &2

What causes this issue?

The system has regenerated the first database table (usually following a
system upgrade). As of Financials Basis release 4.0 combination
characteristics have been saved in a different format. For this reason
conversion is necessary.

System Response

The source table data (&v1&) is transferred to the regenerated table (
&v2&). As this happens, the SID key is converted to values.

How to fix this error?

No special actions are requred of the user. However, you should note any
following messages regarding the success of the conversion.

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 UGMD142 - Converting combination characteristics from table &1 to table &2 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD142 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics and their combinations in the context of product models. This error indicates that there is an issue with converting combination characteristics from one table to another, which can happen during various operations such as data migration, configuration, or when trying to create or modify characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the two tables involved. This could be due to missing entries, incorrect data types, or mismatched keys.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristics or the tables may not be set up correctly, leading to conversion issues.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the conversion, leading to this error.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP you are using that affect the conversion process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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