How To Fix /SAPMP/PUR102 - Only one characteristic value is permitted for characteristic &1

/SAPMP/PUR102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PUR -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Only one characteristic value is permitted for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR102 - Only one characteristic value is permitted for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR102 Only one characteristic value is permitted for characteristic &1 typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classification in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects only a single value for a specific characteristic, but multiple values have been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Values Assigned: The characteristic in question is defined to accept only one value, but the user has attempted to assign multiple values to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic in the classification system may not align with the data being entered.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently select multiple values when they should only select one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic in the classification system. Ensure that it is set up to allow only one value if that is the intended design.
  If the characteristic should allow multiple values, consider changing its configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
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