How To Fix 5AT204 - Attribute &1 has one value


5AT204 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5AT - General Attribute Maintenance

  • Message number: 204

  • Message text: Attribute &1 has one value

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  • What causes this issue?

    An additively inherited attribute cannot be a single-value attribute.

    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?

    Change the <DS:DE.OM_ATTRINH>Inheritance type</> of the attribute so
    that it is no longer additively inherited in any scenario, or define
    the attribute as having <DS:DE.OM_ATTRMUL>multiple values</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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5AT204 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5AT204 indicates that an attribute has only one value, which typically means that the system is expecting multiple values for that attribute, but it has detected only a single value. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in classification, variant configuration, or when defining attributes in a master data context.
    
    Cause: Single Value Assignment: The attribute in question has been assigned a single value, but the system requires it to have multiple values for processing.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the way the attribute is defined or used in the system. Data Entry Error: The data entered for the attribute may not meet the expected criteria, leading to the system interpreting it as a single value.
    Solution: Check Attribute Definition: Review the definition of the attribute in the relevant configuration settings. Ensure that it is set up to allow multiple values if that is

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