How To Fix R7101 - The attributes from characteristic &1 also used for characteristic &2


R7101 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

  • Message number: 101

  • Message text: The attributes from characteristic &1 also used for characteristic &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have created characteristic '&V2&' with reference to characteristic
    '&V1&'. Characteristic '&V1&' has master data attributes.

    System Response

    As both characteristics use the same master data table, characteristic
    '&V2&' gets the same attributes as characteristic '&V1&'. These
    attributes can only be maintained for the original characteristic
    'V3&'.

    How to fix this error?

    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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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7101 - The attributes from characteristic &1 also used for characteristic &2 ?
    The SAP error message R7101 indicates that there is a conflict in the characteristics used in a particular context, typically within the context of SAP's classification system or variant configuration. This error occurs when two characteristics are trying to use the same attributes, which can lead to ambiguity in the data model.
    
    Cause: The error message R7101 is triggered when: Two characteristics (let's say &1 and &2) are defined in such a way that they share the same attributes or properties. This can happen during the configuration of characteristics in the classification system, where attributes are assigned to multiple characteristics that should be distinct.
    Solution: To resolve the R7101 error, you can take the following steps: Review Characteristic Definitions: Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the definitions of the characteristics involved in the error message. Ensure that the attributes assigned to each characteristic are unique and do not overlap. Modify Attributes: If you find that both characteristics

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