How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_CUS_IG006 - Generic object &1 already assigned in variant &2 &3

/PLMI/PPE_CUS_IG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_CUS_IG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Generic object &1 already assigned in variant &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_CUS_IG006 - Generic object &1 already assigned in variant &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_CUS_IG006 Generic object &1 already assigned in variant &2 &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when there is an attempt to assign a generic object (like a characteristic or a class) to a variant that has already been assigned to another variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The error indicates that the generic object (characteristic, class, etc.) you are trying to assign is already linked to another variant. In SAP, each generic object can only be assigned to one variant at a time.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the variants are configured or how the generic objects are being managed within the system.
  Data Integrity: There might be data integrity issues where the system is not recognizing the current state of the assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing assignments of the generic object in the specified variant. You can do