How To Fix RSDME216 - Attribute &1 already specified for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Attribute &1 already specified for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME216 - Attribute &1 already specified for &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME216, which states "Attribute &1 already specified for &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to define or modify a characteristic or attribute in a data model, such as an InfoObject or a DataSource.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are attempting to assign an attribute (denoted as &1) to a characteristic (denoted as &2) that has already been defined or assigned. In SAP BW, each characteristic can have multiple attributes, but each attribute can only be assigned once to a specific characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Attributes: 
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1 for InfoObjects).
  Look for the characteristic (InfoObject) in question (the one indicated by &2).
  Check the list of attributes already assigned to this characteristic. You can do this by navigating to the "Attributes" tab.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If you find that the attribute