How To Fix UGMD202 - Characteristic &1 has no sub-structure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no sub-structure &2

What causes this issue?

Table content that belongs to the table with structure &V1& has been
imported for characteristic &V2&. However, this table does not exist in
this system (the target system) and this table cannot be created.
This usually happens when the data basis has not yet been transported or
when the characteristic in the source system is registered with other
roles in other data bases.
This also can be caused by a system error or when the source and target
systems have different Releases or Support Package levels.

System Response

Table content will not be imported.

How to fix this error?

Check whether all relevant data bases that contain characteristic &V1&
have been transported to the target system.
Do the transport where necessary.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD202 - Characteristic &1 has no sub-structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD202 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) is expected to have a sub-structure (identified by &2), but it does not. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their associated values in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sub-structure: The characteristic defined in the system is expected to have a sub-structure, but it has not been defined or is not correctly linked.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been incorrectly configured in the classification system, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic is being used, such as in a material master or class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the definition of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the sub-structure is defined correctly and is linked to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Define Sub-structure:
  
  If the sub-structure is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same transaction (CT04) by defining the sub-structure and linking it to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Check the class assignment for the material or object that is using the characteristic. Ensure that the class is correctly assigned and that the characteristic is included in the class.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data where the error is occurring. This can help identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on characteristics and sub-structures, as well as best practices for configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02 - Class Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics, classes, and variant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UGMD202 error and implement a solution to resolve it.