How To Fix 28072 - Characteristic reference/variable used more than once: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Characteristic reference/variable used more than once: &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The syntax check on the dependency found two different names, &V1& and
&V2& for the same characteristic-specific variable.

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?

If you have defined, for example, the description:
?T IS_A POST
WHERE ?L = LENGTH
in a constraint, you must use <LB>?L</> to denote <LB>POST.LENGTH</>
throughout the constraint. Correct your entry accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28072 - Characteristic reference/variable used more than once: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message 28072 indicates that a characteristic reference or variable has been used more than once in a context where it is expected to be unique. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query, where characteristics or variables are defined for use in queries or reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  Duplicate Variables: The same variable or characteristic is being referenced multiple times in a query or report definition.
  Incorrect Query Design: The design of the query may inadvertently include the same characteristic in multiple places, such as in filters, selections, or output fields.
  Hierarchy Issues: If you are using hierarchies, the same characteristic might be included in different levels or nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Query/Report Design:
  
  Open the query or report where the error is occurring.
  Check the list of characteristics and variables