How To Fix CX217 - Value assignment alternative &1 contains alternative &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Value assignment alternative &1 contains alternative &2

What causes this issue?

You have defined a number of value assignment alternatives. When you do
this, no value assignment alternative can be a subset of another
alternative.

System Response

The system check found that value assignment alternative &v1& contains
alternative &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Please change alternative &v2& such that none of your value assignment
alternatives is a subset of another alternative.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX217 - Value assignment alternative &1 contains alternative &2 ?

  The SAP error message CX217, which states "Value assignment alternative &1 contains alternative &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in the context of material master data or classification data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a conflict in the assignment of values to characteristics in a classification system. Specifically, it indicates that there is an inconsistency where a value assignment alternative (characteristic value) is being assigned in a way that conflicts with another value assignment alternative. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The same characteristic value is being assigned to multiple alternatives, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the classification system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in value assignments.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the