How To Fix ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS003 - The ordinal number has to be unique.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The ordinal number has to be unique.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS003 - The ordinal number has to be unique. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS003, which states "The ordinal number has to be unique," typically occurs in the context of Advanced ATP (aATP) or when dealing with characteristics in variant configuration. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the ordinal numbers assigned to characteristics in a configuration profile or a similar setup.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Ordinal Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that two or more characteristics have been assigned the same ordinal number. In SAP, ordinal numbers are used to define the sequence in which characteristics are processed or displayed, and they must be unique within the same context.
  Configuration Profile Issues: If you are working with a configuration profile, it may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicts in the ordinal numbers.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the configuration, it may have resulted in duplicate ordinal numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Ordinal Numbers:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristics in question.
  Ensure that each characteristic has a unique ordinal number. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CU01 for characteristics) and reviewing the ordinal numbers assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Profiles:
  
  If the error arises from a configuration profile, review the profile settings and ensure that all characteristics have unique ordinal numbers.
  You can access the configuration profile using transaction CU02 (for configuration profiles) and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your configuration data to identify any discrepancies or conflicts. This can often be done through transaction codes like CU03 or using specific reports designed for checking configuration data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific guidelines or patches available that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for ATP_ABC_VDM_CHARCASS003 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Advanced ATP and variant configuration, which may provide insights into best practices for setting up characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your configuration is set up correctly.