How To Fix R9E050 - &1 '&2' is used for two different characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9E - Error Messages for Query Designer .NET

• Message number: 050

• Message text: &1 '&2' is used for two different characteristics

What causes this issue?

&V1& '&V2&' is used for different characteristics. This is not allowed
since the characteristic is required to build the value help.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The query cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Craete two different variables.
You can enter one of the variables using the value of the other variable
so that the user only needs to enter one variable.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9E050 - &1 '&2' is used for two different characteristics ?

  The SAP error message R9E050 indicates that a characteristic is being used in two different contexts or for two different purposes within the same configuration. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where characteristics are defined to describe the properties of configurable products.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a feature of a product) is assigned to more than one characteristic group or is being used in multiple places where it should be unique.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the variant configuration settings, leading to conflicts in how characteristics are defined or utilized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R9E050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristics: Review the error message to identify the specific characteristic (&1) and the context (&2) in which the conflict is occurring.
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the characteristics and check where the identified characteristic is being used.
  Ensure that the characteristic is not assigned to multiple characteristic groups or contexts that conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Usage:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed being used inappropriately, you may need to either:
  
  Remove it from one of the contexts where it is incorrectly assigned.
  Create a new characteristic if both usages are necessary but should remain distinct.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: After making changes, perform a consistency check on the configuration to ensure that there are no further conflicts.
  
  
  Testing: Test the configuration to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue and that the product configuration works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Characteristics), CU02 (Change Characteristics), and CU03 (Display Characteristics) to manage characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on variant configuration for best practices on defining and managing characteristics.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R9E050 error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly configured within the SAP system.