How To Fix 60956 - Characteristic already assigned to charact.class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 956

• Message text: Characteristic already assigned to charact.class &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

This characteristic is already assigned to a different characteristic
class of the representative list of rents. Each characteristic may only
exist once within a given respresentative list of rents.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60956 - Characteristic already assigned to charact.class & ?

  The SAP error message "60956 Characteristic already assigned to characteristic class &" typically occurs when you attempt to assign a characteristic to a characteristic class that it is already associated with. This can happen in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to assign is already linked to the specified characteristic class.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding in the configuration or setup of the classification system, leading to attempts to reassign characteristics incorrectly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be issues with data integrity or inconsistencies in the classification data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristic) and check the characteristic in question. Verify if it is already assigned to the characteristic class you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If you need to reassign the characteristic to a different class, you may need to first remove it from the current class. This can be done in the same transaction (CL02), where you can delete the existing assignment.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Characteristic Class:
  
  Ensure that you are assigning the characteristic to the correct characteristic class. Double-check the class you are working with to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing characteristics and classes to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CL03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  Classification System: The classification system in SAP is used to categorize materials, equipment, and other objects. Understanding how characteristics and classes interact is crucial for effective data management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and manage your characteristics and classes effectively within the SAP system.