How To Fix CUX1072 - Characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 occurs twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUX1 -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 occurs twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUX1072 - Characteristic &1 for characteristic &2 occurs twice ?

  The SAP error message CUX1072 indicates that a characteristic is being defined more than once for a particular object, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of classes or objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic is assigned multiple times to the same class or object.
  There is a duplicate entry in the classification data.
  The configuration of the characteristics is incorrect, leading to redundancy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CUX1072 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristics Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the object (e.g., material, equipment) and check the assigned characteristics.
  Ensure that each characteristic is assigned only once.
  
  
  
  Review the Class Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the class in the SAP system and review the characteristics assigned to it.
  Remove any duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to view and modify the class characteristics.
  Use CT04 to check the characteristics themselves.
  
  
  
  Check for Inheritance:
  
  If you are using class hierarchies, ensure that the characteristic is not inherited from a parent class, which could lead to duplication.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify and rectify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing characteristics and classes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), and CL03 (Display Class).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification and characteristics.
  User Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and characteristics.
  Testing: After making changes, test the classification to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CUX1072 error and ensure that your classification data is correctly configured.