How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN124 - Attribute &1 has data type &2; cannot be used in configuration

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Attribute &1 has data type &2; cannot be used in configuration

What causes this issue?

You tried to define an attribute with data type &V2& as configurable so
that you can use it in configuration.
This is currently not possible as the data type &V2& is not supported
by the SCE (Sales Configuration Engine).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN124 - Attribute &1 has data type &2; cannot be used in configuration ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN124 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of an attribute in a configuration context. Specifically, the message states that the attribute (denoted by &1) has a data type (denoted by &2) that is not compatible for use in configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An attribute defined in a configuration profile or variant has a data type that is not supported for configuration purposes. For example, certain data types like complex structures, tables, or certain non-standard types may not be allowed.
  The attribute is being used in a context where only specific data types (like character, numeric, etc.) are permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration profile or variant and check the definition of the attribute that is causing the error.
  Verify the data type of the attribute. If it is not a supported type for