How To Fix CE157 - Characteristic & is also contained in origin & &

CE157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Characteristic & is also contained in origin & &

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining an origin for characteristic &V1&. However,
characteristic &V1& is also contained in this origin. This is not
permitted.

How to fix this error?

You should enter a new origin for characteristic &V1&. First delete the
origin &V2& &V3& using the menu options <ZH>Edit</> -> <ZH>Origin</>
-> <ZH>Delete</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE157 - Characteristic & is also contained in origin & & ?

  The SAP error message CE157 typically indicates that there is a problem with the characteristics in the context of a classification or variant configuration scenario. The message suggests that a characteristic is being used in multiple contexts or origins, which can lead to confusion or conflicts in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The characteristic in question is defined in multiple classes or contexts, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or class may not be set up correctly, causing the system to find the characteristic in more than one place.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment: Review the assignment of the characteristic in the classification system. Ensure that it is not assigned to multiple classes or contexts that could cause conflicts.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data to ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned