No default value intended for characteristic &1 in breakdown cat &2

What causes this issue?

A default value is needed for the breakdown type of characteristic &V1&
of breakdown category &V2&:
2 - Required breakdown, default is set or
4 - Required breakdown, default is not permitted
However, no default is intended for this characteristic.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Use a different breakdown type.

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.

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