How To Fix ISU_UIL207 - The characteristic name &1 is already used as a common field.

ISU_UIL207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_UIL - Message class for UPIL

• Message number: 207

• Message text: The characteristic name &1 is already used as a common field.

What causes this issue?

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?

Enter a characteristic name that is not already being used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_UIL207 - The characteristic name &1 is already used as a common field. ?

  The SAP error message ISU_UIL207 indicates that a characteristic name you are trying to use is already being utilized as a common field in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when you are attempting to create or modify a characteristic in a way that conflicts with existing definitions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristic Name: The characteristic name you are trying to create or modify is already defined in the system as a common field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are causing the system to recognize the characteristic as already in use.
  Data Model Conflicts: The characteristic might be part of a data model that is already in use, leading to conflicts when trying to redefine or reuse it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE84 (Repository Information System) to search for the characteristic name in question. Verify if it is