How To Fix MR092 - The characteristic &1 has been assigned more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 092

• Message text: The characteristic &1 has been assigned more than once

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& has been assigned more than once in the
existing <DS:GLOS.3526BC99AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material group
hierarchy</>, resulting in non-unique situations in the selection of
characteristics.

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?

Check the material group hierarchy for multiple assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR092 - The characteristic &1 has been assigned more than once ?

  The SAP error message MR092 indicates that a characteristic has been assigned more than once in the context of a material or a classification system. This typically occurs in the Material Management (MM) module when dealing with characteristics and classes in classification.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic is assigned multiple times to the same class or object.
  There is a duplication in the assignment of characteristics in the classification system.
  The system is trying to process a material or classification that has conflicting or duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MR092 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Classification:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Verify the characteristics assigned to the class. Look for any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that a characteristic is assigned more than once, remove the duplicate entry.
  Ensure that each characteristic is assigned only once to the class.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  If you are using a classification system, check the configuration of the characteristics and classes.
  Make sure that the characteristics are defined correctly and are not mistakenly assigned multiple times.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review and modify the characteristics assigned to a class.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Developments:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not causing the duplication of characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to the classification and characteristics in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01 - Create Class
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL03 - Display Class
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MR092 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MR092 error in your SAP system.