How To Fix RH158 - Identifier '&1' cannot be assigned to a characteristic

RH158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Identifier '&1' cannot be assigned to a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH158 - Identifier '&1' cannot be assigned to a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RH158, which states "Identifier '&1' cannot be assigned to a characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of personnel administration or organizational management.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Identifier: The identifier you are trying to assign may not be valid or recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or using an identifier that does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The identifier may not match the expected data type for the characteristic. For example, if the characteristic expects a numeric value and you are trying to assign a string, this error may occur.
  
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic you are trying to assign may not be configured to accept the identifier you are using. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the characteristics in