How To Fix COM_IL_GEN014 - Indicate a maximum of eight attributes as key attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_IL_GEN - Error/Status Messages Relationship Type Generator

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Indicate a maximum of eight attributes as key attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_IL_GEN014 - Indicate a maximum of eight attributes as key attributes ?

  The SAP error message COM_IL_GEN014 indicates that you have exceeded the maximum limit of key attributes that can be defined in a certain context, typically within the context of configuration or master data management in SAP. This error usually arises when you are trying to define more than eight key attributes for a characteristic or a configuration profile.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system restricts the number of key attributes to a maximum of eight. Key attributes are used to uniquely identify a configuration or a product variant, and having too many can complicate the identification process and lead to performance issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Key Attributes: Check the attributes you have defined as key attributes. Identify which attributes are essential for uniquely identifying the configuration.
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Key Attributes: If you have more than eight attributes defined, you will