How To Fix 64378 - No characteristic groups maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 378

• Message text: No characteristic groups maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64378 - No characteristic groups maintained ?

  The SAP error message "64378 No characteristic groups maintained" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that there are no characteristic groups defined for the class or object you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Groups: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic groups have not been defined for the class or object in question. Characteristic groups are essential for organizing and managing characteristics in SAP.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class you are trying to use may not be properly assigned or may not have the necessary characteristic groups linked to it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to classification in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Characteristic Groups:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Select the class that is causing the error.
  Check if characteristic groups are defined. If not, you will need to create them.
  Use transaction code CT04 to create or modify characteristics and assign them to the appropriate characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics to Characteristic Groups:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics you want to use are assigned to the correct characteristic groups.
  You can do this in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Verify that the class is correctly assigned to the material or object you are working with.
  Ensure that the class type is appropriate for the characteristics you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the classification settings in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) transaction.
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Classification > Basic Settings to ensure that the classification system is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the steps or need more detailed guidance, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify classes and characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "64378 No characteristic groups maintained" and continue with your classification tasks in SAP.