How To Fix C1509 - Characteristic value & has multiple names in one language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Characteristic value & has multiple names in one language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1509 - Characteristic value & has multiple names in one language ?

  The SAP error message C1509 indicates that a characteristic value has multiple names in a single language. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of product configuration and master data management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a characteristic value is defined with more than one name in the same language. For example, if you have a characteristic value "Color" with two different descriptions in English (e.g., "Red" and "Crimson"), SAP cannot determine which name to use, leading to ambiguity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each characteristic value has a unique name in the specified language. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Find the Characteristic:
  
  Enter the name of the characteristic that is causing the error and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Check the Values:
  
  Navigate to the "Values" tab to see the list of characteristic values associated with that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for any characteristic values that have the same name in the same language. 
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicates, you can either:
  
  Change the name of one of the values to make it unique.
  Delete the duplicate value if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After resolving the issue, test the configuration or process that was generating the error to ensure that it no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: To create or modify characteristics.
  CT03: To display characteristics.
  CU01: To create or modify characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly audit your characteristic values to ensure there are no duplicates.
  Maintain a naming convention for characteristic values to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1509 error and ensure that your characteristic values are correctly defined in SAP.