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 & &

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  • 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

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