How To Fix FSH_PP_MD053 - Characteristics &1 already selected for component char. mapping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Characteristics &1 already selected for component char. mapping

What causes this issue?

You have already selected the characteristic for maintaining deviation
quantity using characteristic mapping in BOM. In this case, you cannot
select the same characteristic from the header mapping list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD053 - Characteristics &1 already selected for component char. mapping ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD053, which states "Characteristics &1 already selected for component char. mapping," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Configuration processes. This error indicates that a characteristic you are trying to map to a component is already in use for another mapping, which can lead to conflicts in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Mapping: The characteristic you are trying to assign to a component is already mapped to another component or is already in use in the configuration model.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the characteristics and components are defined in the configuration model, leading to conflicts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that are causing the system to recognize the characteristic as already being in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Mappings: Review the existing characteristic mappings in the configuration model. Ensure that the characteristic is not already assigned to another component.
  Remove Duplicate Mappings: If you find that the characteristic is indeed already mapped, you will need to either remove the existing mapping or change the characteristic you are trying to map to a different one.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for the product and its components are correctly defined. This includes checking the characteristics, dependencies, and any other related settings.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) to manage and review the configuration settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing characteristics and component mappings in your specific version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Variant Configuration and Product Configuration in SAP to better understand how to manage characteristics and mappings effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSH_PP_MD053 error and ensure that your characteristic mappings are correctly configured.