How To Fix CL087 - Characteristic & is required: use not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Characteristic & is required: use not allowed

What causes this issue?

You can only include a new characteristic in a material group or
characteristics profile if the characteristic is not set to "entry
required", because article allocations exist in this hierarchy.

System Response

The system checks whether articles have been allocated in the
hierarchy.

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?

You can only save your change if all the new characteristics are not
set to required entry. You may need to use different characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL087 - Characteristic & is required: use not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CL087 ("Characteristic & is required: use not allowed") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification system. This error indicates that a required characteristic is missing or not allowed for the specific operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Characteristic: The characteristic that is indicated in the error message is mandatory for the classification of the object you are working with, but it has not been filled in.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the class or characteristic may not allow the use of certain characteristics in specific contexts.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use or modify certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Required Characteristics:
  
  Go to the classification view of the object you are working with (e.g., material, equipment).
  Ensure that all required characteristics are filled in. You can check the class configuration to see which characteristics are marked as required.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the class in the classification system and check the settings for the characteristics.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that it is set as required if it should be mandatory.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics in question. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics or their requirements, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding classification.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), or CL30 (Display Characteristics) to manage and review characteristics and classes.
  Classification System: Understanding the classification system in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with how classes and characteristics are structured and how they interact with materials or other objects in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL087 error and ensure that the required characteristics are properly configured and filled in.