How To Fix KU376 - The characteristic for field & was already marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 376

• Message text: The characteristic for field & was already marked

What causes this issue?

The object characteristic to be deleted is still used in a hierarchy.

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

System Response

The system cannot delete the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Remove the characteristic from the indicated hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU376 - The characteristic for field & was already marked ?

  The SAP error message KU376 indicates that a characteristic for a field has already been marked, which typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the SAP system. This error can arise during various operations, such as when trying to create or modify characteristics in the configuration of a product.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Marking: The characteristic you are trying to mark has already been marked for another purpose or in another context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics or the way they are being used in the variant configuration model.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the same characteristic from being marked multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Markings: Review the characteristics that are already marked in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and checking the status of the characteristics.
  Remove Duplicate Marking: If you find that the characteristic is marked inappropriately, you may need to unmark it or change its status before you can proceed with your operation.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for the product and its characteristics are set up correctly. This may involve checking the configuration model and ensuring that there are no conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristics in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to manage characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and configurations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KU376 error and implement a solution to resolve it.