How To Fix QS149 - Characteristic & & has already been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Characteristic & & has already been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS149 - Characteristic & & has already been created ?

  The SAP error message QS149 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to create already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with characteristics in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to create a characteristic with a name or identifier that is already in use.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the characteristic you are trying to create.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS149 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CT03 (to display characteristics) to search for the characteristic you are trying to create.
  Enter the name of the characteristic you want to create and check if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing characteristic instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you need to create a new characteristic, choose a different name or identifier that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If you believe the characteristic should not exist, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on characteristics and their management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristics
  CT03: Display Characteristics
  CT05: Change Characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristics and error messages.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS149 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.