How To Fix C1802 - Characteristic "&" is being processed

C1802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Characteristic "&" is being processed

What causes this issue?

Characteristic '&V1&' is currently locked by another user. For this
reason, the function "Choose" cannot be executed.

System Response

The select value was not recorded.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1802 - Characteristic "&" is being processed ?

  The SAP error message C1802, which states "Characteristic '&' is being processed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error can arise during various operations, such as creating or modifying characteristics, or when trying to assign characteristics to a class.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic in Use: The characteristic you are trying to modify or delete is currently being used in one or more classes or objects. This means that the system is preventing changes to ensure data integrity.
  Locked by Another User: Another user might be currently editing or processing the characteristic, leading to a temporary lock.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the specific characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristic) to check if the characteristic is assigned to any classes or objects. If it is, you may need to