How To Fix CL053 - Characteristic & not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Characteristic & not released

What causes this issue?

The class contains characteristic &V1&. This characteristic is not
released.
You can only use characteristics with <ZH>Released</> status in a
class.
If the characteristic is already in the class, this message points out
that a characteristic has been locked since the class was last saved.

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?

To include a new characteristic in the class, set the status of the
characteristic to "released". To do this, choose <LS>Environment ->
Change characteristic</> on the characteristics screen of the class.
If you do not want to include a new characteristic in the class, check
the status of the characteristics already in 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 CL053 - Characteristic & not released ?

  The SAP error message CL053 ("Characteristic & not released") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification system. This error indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use has not been released for use in the relevant context (e.g., a class or a material).
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Released: The characteristic has been created but not released. In SAP, characteristics must be released before they can be used in classes or assigned to objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or release the characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the characteristic. If it is not released, you can release it by selecting the appropriate option (usually found in the menu under