How To Fix CL610 - Characteristic "&" already created with same data

CL610 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 610

• Message text: Characteristic "&" already created with same data

What causes this issue?

You want to generate a class and its characteristics using data from a
standard. You entered a characteristic name which already exists as a
characteristic.

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?

Use another characteristic name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL610 - Characteristic "&" already created with same data ?

  The SAP error message CL610 indicates that a characteristic with the same name and data already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new characteristic in the classification system, but a characteristic with the same identifier (name) has already been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristic: The most common cause is that the characteristic you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same name and attributes.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in the data entry, leading to an attempt to create a characteristic that is already present.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and transporting changes to a production environment, there may be conflicts if the characteristic was created in both environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics: 
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic) to search for the characteristic by name. If it exists, you can either