How To Fix UGMD303 - The independent characteristic is already defined with another value

UGMD303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 303

• Message text: The independent characteristic is already defined with another value

What causes this issue?

You assigned node &v1& beneath node &v2&.
The value for the independent characteristic is already defined by the
node &v2& or a higher-level node.
However, node &v1& already has a different value for the independent
characteristic.

System Response

The action is being terminated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the hierarchy definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UGMD303 - Details

• The SAP error message UGMD303, which states "The independent characteristic is already defined with another value," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to assign a value to a characteristic that has already been defined with a different value in the same context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The error usually arises when you attempt to assign a value to a characteristic that has already been assigned a different value in the same context (e.g., in a data model, InfoObject, or during data loading).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded or processed, leading to conflicts in the values assigned to the characteristic.
  Incorrect Data Model Configuration: The data model may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts in the assignment of values to independent characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing assignments for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the value you