How To Fix CL119 - Engineering change management only applies to chars of class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Engineering change management only applies to chars of class

What causes this issue?

You want to use engineering change management to delete a class.
In class maintenance, only the characteristics of a class are subject
to engineering change management. For this reason, only the
characteristics of the class have been deleted with the change number.
The other class data remains unchanged.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you have not yet used engineering change management to process the
class, you can delete the class physically, without a change number.
Alternatively, you can change the valid-to date of the class to
restrict its validity period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL119 - Engineering change management only applies to chars of class ?

  The SAP error message CL119, which states "Engineering change management only applies to chars of class," typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) when you are trying to perform an operation that is not applicable to the character class you are working with. This error is often related to the handling of characteristics in the context of variant configuration or product data management.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Character Class: The error usually arises when you are trying to apply engineering change management to characteristics that do not belong to the appropriate class. Engineering change management is typically applicable to characteristics of a specific class (e.g., class type 300 for characteristics).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the class or characteristics setup, where the characteristics are not defined correctly or are not linked to the appropriate class.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity of the characteristics or classes, such as missing or incorrect assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Character Class: Verify that the characteristics you are trying to manage with engineering change management belong to the correct class. You can do this by navigating to the class in the SAP system and checking the assigned characteristics.
  Review Class Configuration: Ensure that the class configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the class type and ensuring that it is compatible with engineering change management.
  Correct Assignments: If you find that characteristics are not assigned correctly, you may need to reassign them to the appropriate class or create new characteristics that are compatible with ECM.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up engineering change management and characteristics.
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL30 (Class Overview) to manage classes and characteristics effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform changes in the class and characteristics, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP Engineering Change Management.