How To Fix 65253 - Classification: No characteristics maintained, class is not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Classification: No characteristics maintained, class is not saved

What causes this issue?

The class is only saved if characteristics were maintained. The value is
not filled when you call the class again.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the characteristics of the class.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65253 - Classification: No characteristics maintained, class is not saved ?

  The SAP error message 65253, which states "Classification: No characteristics maintained, class is not saved," typically occurs when you are trying to save a classification object (like a material or a document) in SAP, but the system detects that there are no characteristics assigned to the class you are trying to save. This is a common issue in the classification system of SAP, particularly in the context of using the classification view for materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The class you are trying to save does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are essential for classifying objects in SAP.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The object you are trying to classify may not be correctly assigned to a class that has defined characteristics.
  Missing Data: The required data for the characteristics may not have been entered or maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Characteristics:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP (Transaction code CL02 for changing classes).
  Check if the class you are trying to save has any characteristics defined. If not, you need to create or assign characteristics to the class.
  Use Transaction CL01 to create new characteristics if necessary.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics to the Class:
  
  If characteristics exist but are not assigned to the class, you can do this in the class maintenance screen (CL02).
  Ensure that the characteristics are relevant to the class and that they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Values for Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristics are defined but do not have values, you need to maintain values for those characteristics in the classification view of the object you are trying to save.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the object you are trying to classify is assigned to the correct class that has the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration of classes and characteristics, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in classification.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL24: Class Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on classification and characteristics.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify classes and characteristics in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 65253 and successfully save your classification object.