How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN204 - Attribute type &1 cannot have multiple values

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Attribute type &1 cannot have multiple values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN204 - Attribute type &1 cannot have multiple values ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN204 indicates that an attribute type in the system is defined in such a way that it cannot accept multiple values, but an attempt has been made to assign multiple values to it. This typically occurs in the context of classification or attribute management in SAP, where certain attributes are defined as single-valued.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to assign multiple values to an attribute that is defined as a single-value attribute in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or updating a classification for a material or object.
  When trying to assign multiple values to a characteristic that is set to accept only one value.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes) in SAP.
  Look for the specific attribute (characteristic) that is causing the error.
  Verify its settings to