How To Fix C1203 - Characteristic & has not been overwritten in any class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Characteristic & has not been overwritten in any class

What causes this issue?

There is an error calling a function module. Entry of characteristic
number is missing.

How to fix this error?

If the error occurred in a program as delivered by SAP, inform the SAP
Hotline service so that the error can be corrected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1203 - Characteristic & has not been overwritten in any class ?

  The SAP error message C1203 indicates that a characteristic has not been assigned to any class in the classification system. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a classification context, but it has not been linked to any class.
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been assigned to any class in the classification system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly linked to the relevant classes.
  Data Entry Error: The characteristic may have been created but not assigned to any class due to oversight during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1203 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to any class. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Class:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class).
  Enter the class name where you want to assign the characteristic.
  In the "Characteristics" tab, add the characteristic to the class.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Ensure that the class type you are using is appropriate for the characteristic. Some characteristics may only be valid for specific class types.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is dependent on other characteristics or classes, ensure that all dependencies are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Entry:
  
  If the characteristic was recently created, ensure that all necessary steps were followed during its creation and assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL01: Create Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  Classification System: The classification system in SAP is used to categorize materials, equipment, and other objects. Characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of these objects.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on characteristics and classes, as well as best practices for managing the classification system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1203 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly assigned to classes in the SAP system.