How To Fix CX271 - Several values entered for single-value characteristic &1 in line &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Several values entered for single-value characteristic &1 in line &2

What causes this issue?

You want this table to be displayed in the form of a decision table.
This is only possible if the table fields in the columns of one-value
characteristics contain one value only.

System Response

The system found that the table field in line &V2& contains several
values for characteristic &V1&. However, this characteristic is defined
as single-value.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX271 - Several values entered for single-value characteristic &1 in line &2 ?

  The SAP error message CX271 indicates that there are multiple values entered for a single-value characteristic in a specific line item. This typically occurs in scenarios where a characteristic is defined to accept only one value, but the system has detected multiple entries for that characteristic in the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered multiple values for a characteristic that is supposed to accept only one.
  Configuration Issue: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured in the system, allowing for multiple entries when it should not.
  Data Import/Upload Issues: If data is being uploaded from an external source (like a spreadsheet), the format or the data itself may not conform to the expected single-value requirement.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the characteristic values correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entry: Check the line item specified in the error message and ensure that only one value is entered for the characteristic in question.
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up as a single-value characteristic and that there are no conflicting settings.
  Data Validation: If the data is being imported, validate the data source to ensure that it adheres to the single-value requirement. Clean up any entries that may have multiple values.
  Debug Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, review it to ensure that it correctly handles the single-value characteristic and does not allow multiple entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristics and error messages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the relevant transaction codes where this error occurs, such as those related to material master data, sales orders, or production orders.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CX271 error and implement a solution to resolve it.