How To Fix CE021 - Characteristic & has more than & characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Characteristic & has more than & characters

What causes this issue?

According to the characteristic master record, only values with a
maximum of &V2& characters can be entered for the characteristic &V1&.
The value which you have entered for characteristic &V1& contains &V3&
characters.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value with &V2& or less characters for the
characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE021 - Characteristic & has more than & characters ?

  The SAP error message CE021 indicates that a characteristic in a characteristic value assignment has exceeded the maximum allowed number of characters. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic value is defined with more characters than the system allows. The maximum length for characteristic values is usually defined in the system settings.
  The characteristic is being used in a context (like a classification or variant configuration) where the length restriction is enforced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for creating or changing characteristics).
  Look for the characteristic that is causing the error and check its definition.
  Verify the maximum length defined for the characteristic. If it is set too low, consider increasing it if it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Values:
  
  If the characteristic values assigned to the characteristic exceed the defined length, you will need to shorten these values.
  Go to the transaction code CT04 and adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Usage:
  
  Check where the characteristic is being used (e.g., in material master records, classification, or variant configuration).
  Ensure that all instances of the characteristic comply with the length restrictions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  MM02: Change Material Master (to check classification)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on characteristics and classification to understand the limitations and best practices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristics and their configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CE021 error and ensure that your characteristic values are within the allowed limits.