How To Fix WRF_APC534 - Characteristic value &1 cannot be selected more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 cannot be selected more than once

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value &V1& cannot be selected more than once.

System Response

You tried to select the same characteristic value from different
locations, for example, from different prepack articles. This is not
allowed because this will lead to a non-unique set of components.

How to fix this error?

Try to complete your operation in several steps.

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 WRF_APC534 - Characteristic value &1 cannot be selected more than once ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC534: Characteristic value &1 cannot be selected more than once
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Variant Configuration or Classification environment when a characteristic value is assigned multiple times within the same context where it is not allowed. Specifically, the system detects that the same characteristic value is being selected more than once for a characteristic that should have unique values only.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  In a class or variant configuration, a characteristic is assigned multiple times with the same value.
  During configuration or classification, duplicate entries for a characteristic value are attempted.
  The characteristic is defined as single-valued or unique, but the user tries to assign the same value multiple times.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Characteristics in SAP can be defined to allow single or multiple values.
  If a characteristic is defined to allow only a single value (single-valued characteristic), selecting the same value more than once is logically inconsistent.
  The system enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and avoid ambiguity in configuration or classification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Verify if the characteristic is defined as single-valued or multi-valued.
  If the characteristic should allow multiple values, adjust the setting accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review the Configuration or Classification Data:
  
  Check the configuration profile or classification where the characteristic is used.
  Remove duplicate entries of the characteristic value.
  Ensure that each characteristic value is selected only once.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Variant Configuration:
  
  In case of variant configuration, check the dependencies, constraints, and selection conditions that might cause the same value to be selected multiple times.
  Correct the logic to prevent duplicate selections.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or migration, verify the source data to ensure no duplicates are present.
  Clean the data before uploading.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CL02 – Change Class
  CU50 – Change Variant Configuration Profile
  CU51 – Display Variant Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to variant configuration and classification for any known issues or patches.
  SAP Help Portal on Variant Configuration and Classification.
  
  
  
  Common Fields:
  
  Characteristic (CHAR)
  Characteristic Value (CHARVAL)
  Class (CLASS)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC534 indicates that a characteristic value is being selected more than once where it should be unique. The solution involves checking the characteristic's definition, removing duplicate values in configuration or classification, and ensuring data integrity.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help with more specific guidance!