How To Fix CX260 - Characteristic & appears in overview

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Characteristic & appears in overview

What causes this issue?

You want to insert a characteristic.

System Response

The system found that this characteristic already exists in the
characteristic overview. You can therefore not insert it.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX260 - Characteristic & appears in overview ?

  The SAP error message CX260 typically indicates an issue related to characteristics in the context of classification or variant configuration. The message "Characteristic & appears in overview" suggests that there is a problem with a specific characteristic that is not being processed correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic referenced in the error message may not be defined or may be missing from the classification system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the characteristic is configured, such as incorrect data types or values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system and is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the classification system and checking the characteristics.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the characteristic is properly configured, including its data type, allowed values, and any dependencies.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Data Consistency Check: Look for any inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic. This may involve checking the master data and ensuring that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Recreate the Characteristic: If the characteristic is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider deleting and recreating it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CT04 (to create or change characteristics) or CL02 (to change class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on classification and variant configuration for more detailed guidance on managing characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.