SAP Message RSPLS_CR017 - Characteristic combination cannot be assigned to a part provider

Diagnosis
So that the previous data record can be changed in the MultiProvider, ithas to be assigned to one PartProvider only. All characteristics in theMultiProvider that are not filled by the '&V1&' PartProvider have to beinitial. That is not the case here for at least one characteristicvalue.

System Response
The data record contains errors.

Procedure
If you are using manual data entry, correct the entries. If the datarecord was generated by a planning function, check the planningfunction.