How To Fix STEP619 - Characteristic &1 can only be assigned to one document. Ignore &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Characteristic &1 can only be assigned to one document. Ignore &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic values can only be linked with a document. In STEP,
however, several links can be transported

System Response

The system saves all document info records, however, only the first
document link is stored for a characteristic value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP619 - Characteristic &1 can only be assigned to one document. Ignore &2 ?

  The SAP error message STEP619 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is being assigned to more than one document, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are performing. This typically occurs in scenarios involving classification, where a characteristic can only be linked to a single object or document at a time.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic is already assigned to another document, and you are trying to assign it again to a different document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the classification system or the way characteristics are defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error, such as incorrect entries or missing links.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing assignments of the characteristic to see which document it is currently linked to. You can do this by navigating to the classification data for the characteristic.
  Remove Duplicate Assignment: If the characteristic is indeed assigned to another document and you need it for the current document, you may need to remove it from the previous document first.
  Modify Configuration: If this behavior is not expected, check the configuration settings for the classification system to ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly.
  Data Cleanup: If there are data integrity issues, consider cleaning up the data to ensure that characteristics are assigned correctly and consistently.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristics and classifications in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristics and documents involved.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STEP619 error and ensure that your characteristics are assigned correctly within the SAP system.