How To Fix 5C541 - Attribute '&1'(&2) is allocated more than once

5C541 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Attribute '&1'(&2) is allocated more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C541 - Attribute '&1'(&2) is allocated more than once ?

  The SAP error message 5C541, which states "Attribute '&1'(&2) is allocated more than once," typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or when dealing with data modeling in SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific attribute is being assigned or allocated multiple times within a data structure, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The most common cause of this error is that the same attribute is being defined or allocated more than once in a data model or structure. This can happen during the configuration of data models, where attributes are defined for entities or objects.
  Incorrect Data Model Design: If the data model is not designed correctly, it may lead to situations where attributes are unintentionally duplicated.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data into the system, the source data might contain duplicates for the specified attribute.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Model: Check the data model or structure where