How To Fix COIS015 - More than &1 value for &2 linked with exclusive values is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COIS - Messages for the Order Information System

• Message number: 015

• Message text: More than &1 value for &2 linked with exclusive values is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COIS015 - More than &1 value for &2 linked with exclusive values is not possible ?

  The SAP error message COIS015 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of values to a characteristic in a configuration scenario. Specifically, it means that more than one value has been assigned to a characteristic that is defined as having exclusive values. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic is defined as exclusive, meaning that it can only take one value at a time.
  The system is trying to assign multiple values to this characteristic, which violates the exclusivity rule.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COIS015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in question and verify that it is indeed set as exclusive.
  Ensure that the characteristic is intended to be exclusive and that this setting aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Assignment:
  
  Check the configuration assignment for the material or product you are working with. Ensure that only one value is assigned to the exclusive characteristic.
  If multiple values are being assigned, determine which value should be retained and remove the others.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Profile:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration profile to ensure that the exclusive characteristic is correctly defined and that the values assigned to it are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling exclusive characteristics in variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CT04 (Characteristic) to review and modify the characteristics and their settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the configuration settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with variant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COIS015 error and ensure that your configuration settings are correct.