How To Fix WXPB103 - Characteristic value &1 exists twice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 exists twice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB103 - Characteristic value &1 exists twice ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXPB103: Characteristic value &1 exists twice:
  
  Error Message
  WXPB103: Characteristic value &1 exists twice
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or assign a characteristic value that already exists in the system. In SAP Classification (e.g., in the Classification System or Variant Configuration), characteristic values must be unique within a characteristic. If you attempt to create a duplicate value for the same characteristic, the system throws this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Creating a new characteristic value that duplicates an existing one.
  Uploading or migrating characteristic values where duplicates exist.
  Assigning characteristic values in configuration or classification where duplicates are not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Existing Values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic and check the list of existing values.
  Verify if the value you are trying to create or assign already exists.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries:
  
  If the value already exists, use the existing value instead of creating a new one.
  If you need a different value, create a unique value that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates exist due to data inconsistencies, clean up the data by removing or merging duplicate values.
  Use reports or tools to identify duplicates in characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Check Upload/Migration Files:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload (e.g., using LSMW or BAPIs), ensure the source data does not contain duplicate characteristic values for the same characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport and Client Copies:
  
  Sometimes duplicates arise due to transport or client copy inconsistencies. Verify the transport logs and client copy procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CT03 – Display Characteristic
  CL20N – Classification Data (to assign characteristic values to objects)
  CU50 – Change Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Configuration Context:
  
  This error is common in Variant Configuration and Classification scenarios where characteristics and their values define product variants or classification data.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always maintain a consistent naming and numbering convention for characteristic values.
  Use SAP standard tools and reports to monitor characteristic values and avoid duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during characteristic creation, classification assignment, or data upload), I can give more tailored advice.