How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01069 - Only enter characteristic & once for each class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Only enter characteristic & once for each class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01069 - Only enter characteristic & once for each class ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01069 indicates that a characteristic has been entered more than once for a class in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a class in the system, and the same characteristic is being assigned multiple times.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the same characteristic is being entered multiple times for a single class. In SAP, each characteristic should only be assigned once to a class.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristics are not set up correctly, leading to confusion in the assignment process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Class Definition:
  
  Go to the class definition in the SAP GUI (Transaction Code: CL02 for changing a class).
  Review the list of characteristics assigned to the class and look for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Characteristics:
  
  If you find that a characteristic has been entered more than once, remove the duplicate entry.
  Ensure that each characteristic is only listed once for the class.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the class.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After saving, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristics and Classes: In SAP, characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of a material or product, while classes are used to group similar characteristics together. Each characteristic can only belong to one class at a time.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on class and characteristic management in SAP APO.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system constraints that need to be addressed.