How To Fix WXP193 - Plan characteristic &1 is already being used as an attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Plan characteristic &1 is already being used as an attribute

What causes this issue?

You want to include characteristic &V1& as a plan characteristic. This
characteristic is already used as a master data attribute for the plan
characteristic &V2&. This is not possible for technical reasons.

System Response

You cannot use the plan characteristic.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the plan characteristic, first delete the attribute
assignment. You can then include the plan characteristic.

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 WXP193 - Plan characteristic &1 is already being used as an attribute ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP193 Plan characteristic &1 is already being used as an attribute
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign a plan characteristic to a planning object or a planning attribute, but the characteristic is already assigned as an attribute in the planning layout or planning object. In other words, the characteristic you are trying to use is already being used as an attribute in the planning environment, and SAP does not allow the same characteristic to be assigned multiple times in conflicting roles.
  This typically happens in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) Planning scenarios, especially when working with planning layouts, planning functions, or planning sequences where characteristics are assigned as attributes or key figures.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP BW planning, characteristics can be used either as key characteristics (used for planning data entry) or as attributes (additional descriptive data).
  A characteristic that is already assigned as an attribute cannot be reassigned as a plan characteristic or vice versa.
  The system prevents duplication or conflicting assignments to maintain data integrity and consistency in planning.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you need to:
  
  Check the planning layout or planning object where the characteristic is assigned.
  Identify where the characteristic &1 (the placeholder for the characteristic name) is already used as an attribute.
  Remove or change the assignment of the characteristic either from the attribute list or from the plan characteristic list, depending on your planning design.
  If you want to use the characteristic as a plan characteristic, ensure it is not assigned as an attribute anywhere in the planning object or layout.
  Alternatively, if the characteristic must remain as an attribute, do not assign it again as a plan characteristic.
  
  
  Steps to check and fix:
  
  Go to Transaction RSPLAN or the relevant planning transaction.
  Open the planning layout or planning object.
  Navigate to the attribute assignment section.
  Look for the characteristic &1.
  Remove or reassign the characteristic as needed.
  Save and activate the planning object/layout again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP193), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential conflict.
  Proper planning design requires clear distinction between key characteristics and attributes.
  For more details, you can check SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal related to BW Planning and planning object design.
  If you are unsure about the impact of removing or changing the characteristic assignment, consult your BW planning administrator or SAP consultant.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, planning object, or scenario), I can help with more specific instructions.