Message type: E = Error
Message class: QS - QM: Master data
Message number: 157
Message text: Characteristic & & & has already been created
INCLUDE Q_VERSION OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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QS157
- Characteristic & & & has already been created ?The SAP error message QS157 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.
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. The characteristic might have been created in a different client or by another user.
Solution: To resolve the QS157 error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Characteristics: Use transaction code CT04 (or CT03 to display) to search for the characteristic by its name or identifier. This will help you confirm whether the characteristic already exists. Modify or Use Existing Characteristic: If the characteristic already exists, consider modifying it if it needs changes, or use the existing characteristic instead of creating
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