How To Fix CL057 - Characteristic & marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Characteristic & marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

You want to include a characteristic in a class, but the characteristic
contains a deletion indicator. You can only assign released
characteristics to a class.

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?

This is an internal error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL057 - Characteristic & marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CL057, which states "Characteristic & marked for deletion," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification system. This message indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use has been flagged for deletion, meaning it is no longer active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The characteristic has been marked for deletion in the classification system. This can happen if someone has decided to remove the characteristic from use, but the deletion process has not been fully executed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to a characteristic that is no longer valid.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL03 (Display Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  Check if the characteristic is indeed marked for deletion. If it is, you can unmark it if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If you have the appropriate authorization, you can unmark the characteristic for deletion by editing its status in the classification view.
  
  
  
  Delete the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is no longer needed, you can proceed to delete it completely from the system. Ensure that it is not being used in any active classification or master data.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the characteristic in other objects (like classes or objects) that might be causing issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for managing SAP authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Characteristic).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the classification system for more detailed information on managing characteristics.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL057 error and manage the characteristics in your SAP system effectively.