How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE100 - Multiple entries are not allowed for characteristic &1.

FIN_CS_MESSAGE100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Multiple entries are not allowed for characteristic &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE100 - Multiple entries are not allowed for characteristic &1. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE100, which states "Multiple entries are not allowed for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of controlling or financial applications within SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a characteristic-based planning or reporting scenario.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to assign multiple values to a characteristic that is defined to accept only a single value. Characteristics are attributes or properties that can be used to classify data, and in certain contexts, they are restricted to unique entries. For example, if you are trying to assign multiple cost centers to a single characteristic that only allows one, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in question (denoted as &1 in the error message). Ensure that it is indeed set to allow only a single entry.
  
  
  Review Input Data: Look