How To Fix 64138 - Copy at least one characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Copy at least one characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64138 - Copy at least one characteristic ?

  The SAP error message 64138, "Copy at least one characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration and data management processes, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of variant configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or copy a configuration profile, class, or variant without specifying at least one characteristic. Characteristics are essential in defining the properties of a product or item in SAP, and the system requires at least one to proceed with the operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are copying or creating a configuration profile or class with at least one characteristic defined. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Configuration Profile/Class:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to create or copy the configuration profile or class (e.g., transaction CL02 for classes).
  Ensure that you have at least one characteristic defined in the profile/class.
  
  
  
  Add Characteristics:
  
  If no characteristics are defined, you can add them by:
  
  Navigating to the characteristics section of the configuration profile/class.
  Selecting the option to add a new characteristic.
  Defining the necessary attributes for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review the Copy Process:
  
  If you are copying from an existing profile/class, ensure that the source profile/class has characteristics defined.
  If the source does not have any characteristics, you will need to create a new profile/class with the required characteristics first.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After adding the necessary characteristics, save your changes and try the operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CL03: Display Characteristic
  CL20N: Class Management
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and classes in the context of variant configuration.
  Check for any specific notes or updates from SAP that might address this error in the context of your version.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that at least one characteristic is defined in your configuration profile or class, you should be able to resolve the error message 64138.