How To Fix K6463 - Attr. &1 char. &2 has the same name as attr. &3 char. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Attr. &1 char. &2 has the same name as attr. &3 char. &4

What causes this issue?

Attribute &V1& from characteristic &V2& has the same name as attribute
&V3& from characteristic &V4&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6463 - Attr. &1 char. &2 has the same name as attr. &3 char. &4 ?

  The SAP error message K6463 indicates that there is a naming conflict in the characteristics of a characteristic-based planning (CBP) or similar configuration. Specifically, it means that two attributes (characteristics) have been defined with the same name, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Two attributes (characteristics) in the same context (e.g., a planning model or a data structure) are defined with identical names.
  This can happen during the creation or modification of characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the context of planning or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Conflicting Attributes:
  
  Review the error message details to identify the specific attributes involved. The message will provide the names of the conflicting attributes (e.g., &1, &2, &3, &4).
  
  
  
  Rename One of the Attributes:
  
  Access the configuration or definition of the attributes in the SAP system.
  Rename one of the conflicting attributes to ensure that each attribute has a unique name. This can typically be done in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like CT04 for characteristics).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the attributes are used in any planning models, reports, or other configurations, ensure that renaming does not break any dependencies or references.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After renaming, test the changes to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to inform other team members about the naming conventions used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and attributes in the context of your specific SAP module (e.g., SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Best Practices: Establish naming conventions for attributes and characteristics to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K6463 error and prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.