How To Fix AH072 - Delete all values before you specify a replacement value

AH072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Delete all values before you specify a replacement value

What causes this issue?

You have specified a <DS:DE.ERSATZWERT>replacement value</> as the
operand value, and allocated a normal operand value to operand &v1&.
You must specify either a replacement value or a normal operand value.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Proceed as follows:
Delete all existing operand values.
Allocate a replacement value to operand &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH072 - Delete all values before you specify a replacement value ?

  The SAP error message AH072 ("Delete all values before you specify a replacement value") typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, particularly when dealing with characteristics in classification or when using the classification system in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign a replacement value to a characteristic while there are still existing values assigned to that characteristic. SAP requires that all existing values be deleted before you can specify a new replacement value. This is a safeguard to ensure data integrity and prevent conflicts between old and new values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., CL02 for changing class characteristics).
  
  
  Identify Existing Values: Check the characteristic for which you are trying to set a replacement value. You need to identify all the existing values that are currently assigned.
  
  
  Delete Existing Values: Before you can specify