How To Fix VCH_HL_GRP013 - The Characteristic Group Description already exists for language &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_GRP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The Characteristic Group Description already exists for language &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_GRP013 - The Characteristic Group Description already exists for language &1 ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_GRP013 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a characteristic group description in a specific language, but a description for that characteristic group already exists in the system for that language. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or when managing characteristics and their descriptions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a new characteristic group description for a language that already has an existing description for that same characteristic group.
  Data Migration or Upload: If you are importing data (e.g., through LSMW or other data upload methods), there may be an attempt to insert a record that already exists.
  Manual Entry: A user may have manually entered a description for the characteristic group in the same language before the current operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic group in question and check if a description already exists for the specified language.
  You can do this by going to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and looking up the characteristic group.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Description:
  
  If a description already exists and you need to change it, you can modify the existing description instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that there are duplicate entries that should not exist, you may need to delete the unnecessary entry.
  
  
  
  Data Upload Adjustments:
  
  If this error arises during a data upload, ensure that your data does not contain duplicates for the characteristic group descriptions in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on managing characteristic groups and their descriptions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CT03 - Display Characteristic
  CT05 - Create Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Variant Configuration: Understanding how characteristic groups work in the context of variant configuration can help in managing these descriptions effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.