How To Fix WMCV002 - Only 1 maintenance request is allowed for characteristic &1 and value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMCV - Messages for Value scales/Quota scales/vendor char. values

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Only 1 maintenance request is allowed for characteristic &1 and value &2

What causes this issue?

There is more than one entry in the vendor characteristic values BAPI
table parameter concerning the maintenance of one characteristic and
characteristic value.

System Response

The maintenance request which has to be applied cannot be determined
for the combination of characteristic &V1& and characteristic value
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Change the content of the BAPI table parameter.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMCV002 - Only 1 maintenance request is allowed for characteristic &1 and value &2 ?

  The SAP error message WMCV002 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of characteristics in the context of variant configuration. Specifically, it states that only one maintenance request is allowed for a given characteristic and value combination. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a maintenance request for a characteristic that already has an existing maintenance request associated with it.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Maintenance Requests: You are attempting to create a new maintenance request for a characteristic and value combination that already has an existing maintenance request.
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to allow only one maintenance request per characteristic and value, which is a common practice to avoid conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Maintenance Requests:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the maintenance of characteristics (e.g., CT04 for characteristics).
  Search for the characteristic and value combination that is causing the error.
  Verify if there is already an existing maintenance request for that combination.
  
  
  
  Review and Modify Existing Requests:
  
  If an existing maintenance request is found, you can either:
  
  Modify the existing request if it is still relevant.
  Delete the existing request if it is no longer needed (ensure that this action is appropriate and does not affect other processes).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to variant configuration and characteristic maintenance to understand the constraints and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Maintain Characteristics), CU01 (Create Maintenance Request), and CU02 (Change Maintenance Request).
  Variant Configuration: Understanding the principles of variant configuration in SAP can help you manage characteristics and their values more effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions based on specific versions or patches of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.