How To Fix CL055 - Characteristic & being processed

CL055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Characteristic & being processed

What causes this issue?

You want to overwrite data in a characteristic for a class. However,
the characteristic is currently being processed by another user.

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?

Try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL055 - Characteristic & being processed ?

  The SAP error message CL055 typically indicates that a characteristic is currently being processed or is locked by another user or transaction. This can occur in the context of classification in SAP, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The characteristic is locked because another user is currently editing or processing it.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the characteristic is still in progress, preventing other operations from being performed on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to characteristics being incorrectly flagged as in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the characteristic, wait for them to complete their task and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the characteristic. If you find a lock that should not be there, you may need to delete it (ensure you have the necessary authorizations).
  Identify the