How To Fix G00852 - Definition of more than one compound level not permitted

G00852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Definition of more than one compound level not permitted

What causes this issue?

You want to insert another compound level for characteristic &V1&, even
though the characteristic is already in a compound.

System Response

You are not allowed to define more than one compound level. The system
terminated the activity.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the dependency of characteristic &V1&, first
delete the existing compound and then insert another line.
&V1&

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 G00852 - Definition of more than one compound level not permitted ?

  The SAP error message G00852, which states "Definition of more than one compound level not permitted," typically occurs in the context of defining compound characteristics in SAP, particularly in the areas of classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to define multiple compound levels for a characteristic in a way that is not allowed by the system. In SAP, a compound characteristic is a characteristic that can have multiple values or levels, but the system restricts the definition to only one compound level per characteristic. If you try to create or modify a characteristic to have more than one compound level, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Characteristic Definitions: Check the characteristics you are trying to define. Ensure that you are not attempting to assign more than one compound level to a single characteristic.
  
  
  Modify the Compound Level: If you find that a characteristic