How To Fix CB1203 - Characteristic & has been assigned to message more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB1 - PP-PI-PMA: Messages for Process Management (Interfaces)

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Characteristic & has been assigned to message more than once

What causes this issue?

You may only assign a characteristic to a process message once.
You have, however, assigned characteristic &V1& to the message more than
once. The message was therefore not created in the ERP system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign the characteristic &V1& to the process message only once.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB1203 - Characteristic & has been assigned to message more than once ?

  The SAP error message CB1203 indicates that a characteristic has been assigned to a message more than once in the context of variant configuration. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a configuration profile, and the system detects that a characteristic is being used multiple times in the same context, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic has been assigned to the same message or configuration profile multiple times.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an error in the configuration settings where the same characteristic is inadvertently included more than once.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the configuration settings, leading to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the configuration profile or message where the error is occurring. Look for the characteristic that is causing the issue and ensure it is only assigned once.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find that the characteristic is assigned multiple times, remove the duplicate assignments.
  Validate Configuration: After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that there are no further issues.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Characteristics) to manage and review your configuration settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing characteristics and messages in variant configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration: This error is related to the variant configuration functionality in SAP, which allows for the customization of products based on specific characteristics.
  Characteristics: Characteristics are attributes that define the properties of a product in variant configuration. They can be assigned to classes and used in configuration profiles.
  Messages: Messages in SAP variant configuration are used to provide information or instructions based on the characteristics selected during the configuration process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.