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

FSH_PP_MD053 - Overview

• 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.

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• 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