How To Fix G00839 - The value for permanently fixed char &1 is now ambiguous

G00839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 839

• Message text: The value for permanently fixed char &1 is now ambiguous

What causes this issue?

After the breakdown check the value of the permanently fixed
characteristic &V1& is no longer unambiguous.

System Response

According to the document type, the fixing must remain permanent.
Therefore, the previous value of &V2& will be kept. The document can
only be posted after the inconsistencies in the line items are removed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the line item assignments so that a unique value exists in the
entire document for all line items that are broken down by
characteristic &V1&.

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 G00839 - The value for permanently fixed char &1 is now ambiguous ?

  The SAP error message G00839, which states "The value for permanently fixed char &1 is now ambiguous," typically occurs in the context of data processing or reporting where a fixed character field is expected to have a unique value, but the system has encountered multiple values that could fit that criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data extraction, transformation, or loading processes, or when generating reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected multiple entries for a fixed character field that should have a unique value. This can happen if the data source has duplicate entries or if the logic used to derive the value is flawed.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or database schema can lead to ambiguity if the fixed character field is not properly updated or if the relationships between tables are not correctly