How To Fix ACE060 - Enter a unique value for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Enter a unique value for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

When the extractor was called up, characteristic &V1& did not have a
unique entry.

System Response

To perform extraction, the system requires a unique value for this
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

When starting extraction, enter a unique value for characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE060 - Enter a unique value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACE060 "Enter a unique value for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA when you are trying to enter or update a characteristic value in a master data record, such as a product or a characteristic in a planning scenario. This error indicates that the value you are trying to enter is not unique, meaning that it already exists for another record.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Value: The value you are trying to enter for the specified characteristic already exists in the system for another record.
  Configuration Issue: The characteristic may be configured to require unique values, and the system is enforcing this rule.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to an attempt to enter a value that is already in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Values: Review the existing values for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data or characteristic list in SAP.
  Use a Unique Value: If the value you are trying to enter is indeed a duplicate, you will need to choose a different, unique value that does not conflict with existing entries.
  Modify Existing Records: If appropriate, you may consider modifying or deleting the existing record that is causing the conflict, but ensure that this does not violate any business rules or data integrity.
  Consult Documentation: Review the configuration settings for the characteristic to understand the uniqueness requirement and ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or C223 (to maintain class types) to check and manage characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling unique values for characteristics.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data, as lack of permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ACE060 error and implement a solution to resolve it.