How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI001 - An inheriting spec. cannot at same time be a spec. that passes on data

CM_SUB_MLI001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 001

• Message text: An inheriting spec. cannot at same time be a spec. that passes on data

What causes this issue?

You requested an inheritance for which the inheriting specification
matches the specification that passes on data. This is not possible,
however.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different specification as the source specification or target
specification.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI001 - An inheriting spec. cannot at same time be a spec. that passes on data ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI001 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a specification in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Classification Management (CM) module. This error typically arises when a specification is defined as both an inheriting specification and a specification that passes on data, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inheriting Specification: This type of specification is meant to inherit characteristics from another specification. It does not hold its own data but rather derives its attributes from a parent specification.
  Passing on Data: A specification that passes on data is expected to hold its own data and can be used to transfer data to other specifications or objects.
  Conflict: The error occurs because the system does not allow a specification to serve both roles simultaneously. A specification cannot inherit from another while also being responsible for passing on its own data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to