How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN078 - Attribute & is not defined as a multiple-value attribute

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Attribute & is not defined as a multiple-value attribute

What causes this issue?

The attribute &V1& is not intended for use as a multiple-value
attribute.

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?

In attribute maintenance, set the indicator <LS>Multiple Values Poss.
</> and generate the attribute again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN078 - Attribute & is not defined as a multiple-value attribute ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN078 indicates that an attribute you are trying to use is not defined as a multiple-value attribute in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification System or when working with characteristics in a variant configuration scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to assign multiple values to an attribute that has not been configured to accept multiple values.
  The attribute in question is defined as a single-value attribute in the classification system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that corresponds to the attribute in question.
  Check the settings for the characteristic to see if it is defined as a single-value or multiple-value attribute.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic needs to accept multiple values, you can change its definition:
  In the characteristic settings, look for the option that allows you to define it as