How To Fix CME_CHAR801 - The language-dependent description of the char. value is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_CHAR - Checks for Characteristics

• Message number: 801

• Message text: The language-dependent description of the char. value is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_CHAR801 - The language-dependent description of the char. value is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CME_CHAR801 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of language-dependent descriptions for characteristic values in the context of classification. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic value in the classification system, and the system finds that there are multiple entries with the same language-dependent description.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Descriptions: There are multiple characteristic values that have the same description in the same language. For example, if you have two characteristic values with the description "Red" in English, the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry, a user may have inadvertently created duplicate entries for characteristic values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have introduced duplicates that were not present in the original system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CME_CHAR801 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) or CT03 (Display Characteristic).
  Check the characteristic values for the specific characteristic that is causing the error.
  Look for any duplicate descriptions in the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate descriptions, you can either modify them to make them unique or delete the unnecessary duplicates.
  Ensure that each characteristic value has a unique description in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correctly configured. Sometimes, the issue may arise from incorrect language settings or missing translations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on your classification data to identify any other potential issues that may not be immediately visible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and their values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CME_CHAR801 error and ensure that your characteristic values are correctly defined in the SAP system.