How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN181 - Attribute &1 cannot be assigned

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Attribute &1 cannot be assigned

What causes this issue?

The attribute cannot be assigned as it is already being used as an
auxiliary 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?

Delete your entry and use another attribute instead and assign it to the
set type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN181 - Attribute &1 cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN181, which states "Attribute &1 cannot be assigned," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics and attributes in the context of product master data, especially in the areas of variant configuration or classification.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The attribute you are trying to assign may have a data type that is incompatible with the value you are trying to assign.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that the attribute is linked to may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Value Assignment Issues: The value you are trying to assign to the attribute may not be valid or may not exist in the allowed values for that attribute.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the attribute.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that prevent the