How To Fix FSH_PP_MD054 - Characteristics &1 already selected for header char. mapping

FSH_PP_MD054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Characteristics &1 already selected for header 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 characteristic mapping
list.

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

System Response

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_MD054 - Characteristics &1 already selected for header char. mapping ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD054, which states "Characteristics &1 already selected for header char. mapping," typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) when there is an issue with the mapping of characteristics in the header of a master data object, such as a product or article.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to map a characteristic that has already been selected for another header characteristic mapping. In SAP Fashion Management, each characteristic can only be mapped once in a specific context. If you try to map the same characteristic multiple times, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings: Review the current header characteristic mappings to identify where the characteristic (denoted as &1 in the error message) is already being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP.
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Mapping: If