How To Fix CLBW016 - Characteristic has multiple values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLBW - Classification and BW

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Characteristic has multiple values

What causes this issue?

You have entered a multiple-value characteristic.

System Response

The system does not allow multiple-value characteristics.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLBW016 - Characteristic has multiple values ?

  The SAP error message CLBW016 indicates that a characteristic in a classification system has multiple values assigned to it, which is not allowed in certain contexts. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a characteristic to a classification object (like a material or a document) that is expected to have a single value for that characteristic, but multiple values are present.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The characteristic has been assigned multiple values in the classification system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry or data migration, multiple values may have been inadvertently assigned to a single characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the classification system may not be set up to handle multiple values for that characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Values: Check the characteristic in question to see what values are currently assigned. You can do this by navigating to the classification data for the object in question.
  Remove Extra Values: If multiple values are assigned, determine which value is the correct one for your use case and remove the others. This can usually be done in the classification view of the material or object.
  Adjust Configuration: If the characteristic is intended to allow multiple values, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the classification system to allow for this. This typically involves changing the characteristic's settings in the classification schema.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent multiple values from being assigned in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: Understand how the classification system works in SAP, including how characteristics and values are defined and managed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Characteristic) and CL03 (Display Characteristic) to manage characteristics effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing characteristics and classifications.
  User Roles: Ensure that users who are entering data have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage classifications and characteristics.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that only a single value is assigned to the characteristic, you should be able to resolve the CLBW016 error.