How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_TOOL264 - Cannot assign characteristic &1 to class &2; manual action is required

EHPRC_RCS_TOOL264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_TOOL -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Cannot assign characteristic &1 to class &2; manual action is required

What causes this issue?

The system could not assign characteristic &V1& to class &V2& at
position &V3& because another characteristic is already assigned to that
class at that position.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Characteristics must be correctly assigned to classes before you can
perform the subsequent installation steps. You must therefore solve this
issue before you continue with the installation. You have following
options:
Implement the latest property tree.
Update the assignment manually by performing the following steps:
Run report <LS><EX>R_EHPRC_EHS_PROP_CREATE</></> and wait until it has
made the relevant changes.
Open class &V2& in the
<DS:TRAN.CL02>class system maintenance</> transaction.
Navigate to the list of assigned characteristics and add characteristic
&V1&. Optionally, you can place it at position &V3& in the list.
Save your changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 EHPRC_RCS_TOOL264 - Cannot assign characteristic &1 to class &2; manual action is required ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL264 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a characteristic to a class in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with classification and characteristics of materials or substances.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The characteristic you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the class due to data inconsistencies or incorrect configurations.
  Missing Configuration: The class or characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, leading to assignment issues.
  Manual Intervention Required: The system may require manual adjustments or checks to ensure that the characteristic can be assigned to the class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the characteristic and class are