How To Fix CL097 - Characteristic & from & already assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Characteristic & from & already assigned

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V2& has a <DS:GLOS.user-defined_data_type>user-defined
data type</>, and contains characteristic &V1&. However, you can only
use a characteristic once in a class.

System Response

The system explodes characteristic &V2& into its individual
characteristics and checks whether any characteristic occurs more than
once.

How to fix this error?

Please choose a different characteristic.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL097 - Characteristic & from & already assigned ?

  The SAP error message CL097 ("Characteristic & from & already assigned") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classes in the Classification System. This error indicates that a characteristic you are trying to assign to a class or object is already assigned to another class or object, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to assign is already linked to another class or object. In SAP, a characteristic can only be assigned to one class at a time.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the same characteristic is being attempted to be assigned multiple times inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check the existing assignments of the characteristic. 
  Identify where the characteristic is already assigned and decide if it needs to be removed from that class before assigning it to a new one.
  
  
  
  Remove or Reassign:
  
  If the characteristic is no longer needed in the original class, you can remove it from that class using CL02.
  If it needs to remain in the original class, you will need to create a new characteristic for the new class or object you are trying to assign.
  
  
  
  Review Class Structure: 
  
  Ensure that the class structure is designed correctly and that characteristics are assigned appropriately according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to classification and characteristics for further guidance on best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL04: Class Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to classification and characteristics.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the classification module.