How To Fix RETMCA015 - &1 &2 is already assigned to term &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMCA - Terms

• Message number: 015

• Message text: &1 &2 is already assigned to term &3

What causes this issue?

An object can be assigned to only one term number at the most per term
category. However, &V1& &V2& is already assigned to the term with the
number &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the original assignment, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMCA015 - &1 &2 is already assigned to term &3 ?

  The SAP error message RETMCA015 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a term to a specific object or entity in the SAP system. The message typically states that the term you are trying to assign is already associated with another object, which prevents the assignment you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign a term (like a classification term or a terminology) that is already linked to another entity or object in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry or a conflict in the assignment of terms within the same context or category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETMCA015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (like CT04 for class types or CL02 for class assignments) to check the current assignments of the term you are trying to use.
  Identify which object the term is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If