How To Fix AP321 - Characteristic &1 is tied to characteristic &2


AP321 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AP - Investment program messages

  • Message number: 321

  • Message text: Characteristic &1 is tied to characteristic &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the foreign key maintained in the customer enhancement, you
    specified that characteristic &V1& is tied to characteristic &V2&.
    This information was adopted by the characteristic catalog of the
    drilldown.

    System Response

    If you choose characteristic &V1& for a drilldown report, then
    characteristic &V2& also has to be used in the same report.
    Selection using characteristic &V2& is prerequisite for selection using
    characteristic &V1&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP321 - Characteristic &1 is tied to characteristic &2 ?
    The SAP error message AP321 indicates that there is a conflict or issue with the characteristics in the context of variant configuration or classification. Specifically, it means that the characteristic you are trying to work with (characteristic &1) is tied to another characteristic (characteristic &2) in a way that is causing a problem.
    
    Cause: Dependency Issues: The characteristics may have dependencies defined in the system that restrict how they can be used together. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts. Usage in Classes: The characteristics might be used in different classes or objects that are not compatible with each other. Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics, such as incorrect values or settings.
    Solution: Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies between the characteristics in the configuration settings. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting rules. Review Characteristic Settings:

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