How To Fix EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER018 - Characteristics already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER - IS-U CRM: Generate Characteristics and Classes

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Characteristics already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER018 - Characteristics already exist ?

  The SAP error message EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER018 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a characteristic in the classification system, but the characteristic already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with product characteristics or classification.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Characteristic: The most common cause is that the characteristic you are trying to create already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a characteristic with the same name or ID as an existing one.
  There is a misunderstanding about the existing characteristics in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the data or issues during data migration can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics:
  
  Before creating a new characteristic, check the existing characteristics in the system to ensure that the one you want to create does not already exist.
  You can do this by navigating to the classification view in SAP and