How To Fix ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS001 - Duplicate use of characteristic.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS - Message class for Characteristic Assignment in ABC

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Duplicate use of characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS001 - Duplicate use of characteristic. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS001, which indicates "Duplicate use of characteristic," typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Advanced ATP (aATP) when there are conflicting or duplicate characteristics defined for a product or material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The error usually occurs when the same characteristic is assigned multiple times to a product or material in the configuration or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: It may also happen if there is an incorrect configuration in the characteristic assignment, such as in the class or variant configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the system interpreting the same characteristic as being used more than once.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or product in question.
  Review the assigned characteristics to ensure that no characteristic is assigned more than once.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If you are using variant configuration, check the configuration profile and ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and not duplicated.
  Adjust the configuration settings to remove any duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review and modify the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not inadvertently causing the duplication.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), and CL03 (Display Class) for managing characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Advanced ATP (aATP) for best practices in characteristic management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS001 error in your SAP system.