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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 and that there are no duplicates.
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the configuration settings are correctly defined and that the characteristics are not overlapping inappropriately.
  Data Cleanup: If there are inconsistencies in the data, consider cleaning up the data by removing or consolidating duplicate characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling classification and variant configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), or CL01 (Create Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CE157 error message in SAP.