How To Fix CM_VAI024 - Column position &2 was already assigned for value assignment type &1

CM_VAI024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_VAI - EHS-BAS: Table-Based Value Assignment

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Column position &2 was already assigned for value assignment type &1

What causes this issue?

The column position is unique for each value assignment type, that is
you can enter each number only once per value assignment type.

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?

Choose a column position that you have not yet assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_VAI024 - Column position &2 was already assigned for value assignment type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_VAI024 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of column positions for a specific value assignment type in the context of classification or variant configuration. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a column position to a value assignment type that has already been assigned to another column.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the column position you are trying to assign to a value assignment type is already in use by another value assignment type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the classification system or variant configuration where the same column position is being reused incorrectly.
  Data Integrity: There might be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments of column positions for the value assignment types in the relevant configuration. Ensure that each column position is