How To Fix CH053 - Class '& &' has no characteristics

CH053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Class '& &' has no characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH053 - Class '& &' has no characteristics ?

  The SAP error message CH053 indicates that a class in the classification system does not have any characteristics assigned to it. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create or modify a class or when attempting to use a class in a process that requires characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the specified class (identified by the class number) does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of the class.
  Incorrect Class Reference: The class reference might be incorrect, leading to the system not finding any characteristics associated with the specified class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the classification data, possibly due to incomplete data entry or system errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Navigate to the classification system in SAP (Transaction code: CL02 for changing classes or CL03 for displaying classes).
  Enter the class number that is causing the error