How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1231 - You can only assign one value to the characteristic

/SEHS/BA_MISC1231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: You can only assign one value to the characteristic

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1231 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1231: You can only assign one value to the characteristic typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to assign multiple values to a characteristic that is defined to accept only a single value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Single Value Assignment: The characteristic in question is configured to allow only one value. This is common for characteristics that are meant to represent a unique attribute of a product or item.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently tried to assign multiple values to a characteristic that is set to accept only one.
  Configuration Settings: The characteristic may be defined in a way that restricts it to a single value in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Settings: Check the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly to allow the