How To Fix WXP191 - Attribute &1 is already assigned to characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Attribute &1 is already assigned to characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use master data attribute &V1& of the planning
characteristic &V3& in manual planning. The attribute is already in use
in planning characteristic &V2&, however. A double assignment is not
possible.

System Response

This assignment is not taken on.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use this assortment (&V1&, &V3&), you need to delete the
existing assignment of the attribute (&V1&, &V2&).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP191 - Attribute &1 is already assigned to characteristic &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP191 Attribute &1 is already assigned to characteristic &2
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign an attribute to a characteristic, but the attribute is already assigned to another characteristic. In SAP Classification (e.g., in the Classification System or Variant Configuration), an attribute can only be assigned to one characteristic at a time. Attempting to assign the same attribute to multiple characteristics leads to this warning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Attribute: A data element or property that can be linked to a characteristic.
  Characteristic: A feature or property used to classify or describe an object.
  The system enforces a one-to-one relationship between an attribute and a characteristic.
  If you try to assign an attribute that is already linked to characteristic X to characteristic Y, the system raises this warning.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing assignments:
  
  Identify which characteristic the attribute is currently assigned to.
  You can do this by checking the attribute