How To Fix CL065 - Class status & not allowed: class contains locked characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Class status & not allowed: class contains locked characteristics

What causes this issue?

You want to save a class with status &V1& (class released). However,
this is not allowed because the class contains characteristics that are
locked.

System Response

The system checks whether all the characteristics in the class are
released.

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?

Check the status of the characteristics.
If you want to save changes to the class, set the status of all its
characteristics to "released" or set the status of the class to "In
preparation" or "Locked".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL065 - Class status & not allowed: class contains locked characteristics ?

  The SAP error message CL065 indicates that you are trying to change or delete a class that contains locked characteristics. This typically occurs in the context of Class Management in SAP, where certain characteristics of a class are locked for various reasons, such as being used in a production environment or being part of a configuration that should not be altered.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Characteristics: The characteristics associated with the class are locked, meaning they cannot be modified or deleted. This can happen if the characteristics are being used in a configuration or if they are set to a status that prevents changes.
  Usage in Other Objects: The class may be linked to other objects (like materials, equipment, etc.) that are currently in use, which can lock the characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the class or its characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock Characteristics: 
  
  Identify the locked characteristics associated with the class. You can do this by checking the class details in the Class Management (transaction code CL02).
  If you have the necessary permissions, unlock the characteristics. This can be done by changing the status of the characteristics to allow modifications.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review any dependencies or links to other objects that may be causing the characteristics to be locked. If the characteristics are used in other classes or objects, you may need to remove those links before you can unlock them.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to modify the class and its characteristics. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing classes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  Class Management: Understanding how classes and characteristics work in SAP is crucial. Classes are used to group similar objects, and characteristics define the properties of those objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to class management and locked characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.