Message type: E = Error
Message class: EHPRC_RCS_TOOL -
Message number: 204
Message text: Characteristic &1 exists; creation not necessary
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EHPRC_RCS_TOOL204
- Characteristic &1 exists; creation not necessary ?The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL204 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to create already exists in the system. This message is part of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, specifically related to the Risk Assessment and Compliance (RCS) tools.
Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to create a characteristic that has already been defined in the system. This can happen if: You are trying to duplicate an existing characteristic. There is a misunderstanding about the naming or identification of characteristics. The characteristic was created in a different context or by another user.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Characteristics: Navigate to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where characteristics are managed. Search for the characteristic using the name or ID you intended to create. Ensure that it indeed exists. Use Existing Characteristic: If the characteristic already exists and meets your requirements, consider using it instead of creating a new one. Modify
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