How To Fix UMM_CUSTOMIZING081 - The selected object is already assigned to the legend

UMM_CUSTOMIZING081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTOMIZING - Messages from the Management Cockpit Maintenance Transaction

• Message number: 081

• Message text: The selected object is already assigned to the legend

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UMM_CUSTOMIZING081 - Details

• The SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING081 indicates that the object you are trying to assign to a legend in the SAP system is already assigned to that legend. This typically occurs in the context of customizing settings, particularly in the area of SAP's User Management Engine (UME) or similar configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign an object (like a role, user, or other configuration item) to a legend that it is already associated with. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate assignments in the configuration.
  Attempting to reassign an object without first removing its existing assignment.
  Misunderstanding of the configuration process or the relationships between objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction where you are trying to make the assignment.
  Look for the current assignments of the object in question. This may involve checking the legend or the configuration settings to see where the