How To Fix 5AT107 - Attribute &1 is defined as having a single value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Attribute &1 is defined as having a single value

What causes this issue?

More then one value or area has been maintained for an attribute that
is not defined as having <DS:DE.OM_ATTRMUL>multiple values</>.

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?

Make sure that only one value or area is maintained for this attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5AT107 - Attribute &1 is defined as having a single value ?

  The SAP error message 5AT107 indicates that an attribute is defined to accept only a single value, but an attempt has been made to assign multiple values to it. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, especially when dealing with characteristics in classification or attributes in business objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to assign multiple values to an attribute that is defined to hold only a single value.
  The attribute in question is set up in the system to accept only one value, but the data being processed includes multiple values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the attribute in question. Verify that it is indeed defined as a single-value attribute.
  If the business requirement allows for multiple values, consider changing the attribute definition to allow multiple values. This may involve modifying the data model or the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Input:
  
  Check the data you are trying to input or process. Ensure that you are only providing a single value for the attribute.
  If you are using a program or a transaction to input data, ensure that it is not inadvertently trying to assign multiple values.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  If the data source contains multiple values for the attribute, you may need to cleanse the data to ensure that only a single value is provided before processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into how attributes are defined and managed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing attributes and characteristics (e.g., CL02 for class maintenance).
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you are customizing the behavior of the attribute assignment, consider using user exits or BAdIs to enforce the single-value constraint programmatically.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.