How To Fix R7141 - Characteristic &1 only allowed to appear once in the compound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Characteristic &1 only allowed to appear once in the compound

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7141 - Characteristic &1 only allowed to appear once in the compound ?

  The SAP error message R7141 indicates that a characteristic is being used multiple times in a compound characteristic definition, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their combinations in classification hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a property or attribute of a material or product) is defined more than once in a compound characteristic. 
  The system enforces a rule that each characteristic can only appear once in a compound to maintain data integrity and avoid ambiguity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Compound Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the compound characteristic is defined (usually in the classification system).
  Check the list of characteristics included in the compound.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Characteristics:
  
  Identify any duplicate characteristics in the compound definition.
  Remove the duplicates so that each characteristic appears only once.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the compound characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, test the changes by trying to use the compound characteristic in the relevant context (e.g., assigning it to a material or product) to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to create or change characteristics) and CT05 (to create or change compound characteristics) to manage characteristics and compounds.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidelines on managing characteristics and compounds in the classification system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7141 error and ensure that your compound characteristics are correctly defined without duplicates.