How To Fix CL016 - & has status "&". This status does not allow changes

CL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 016

• Message text: & has status "&". This status does not allow changes

What causes this issue?

The function you chose is not allowed for status &V1&.

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?

If you want to perform the function on the class, change the status of
the class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL016 - & has status "&". This status does not allow changes ?

  The SAP error message CL016 typically indicates that a characteristic is locked for changes. The status "&" signifies that the characteristic is in a state that prevents modifications. This can occur for various reasons, such as the characteristic being used in a classification system that is currently locked, or it may be due to a transport request that has not yet been released.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Characteristic: The characteristic is locked because it is being used in a classification that is currently active or in use.
  Transport Request: The characteristic may be part of a transport request that has not been released, which can prevent changes.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent changes to characteristics in specific scenarios.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code CL02 to check the status of the characteristic. If it is locked, you may