How To Fix CL131 - You cannot include and delete characteristic & on the same date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 131

• Message text: You cannot include and delete characteristic & on the same date

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a characteristic or a class with characteristics.
However, characteristic &V1& is assigned to the class on the same date.
You cannot include a characteristic in a class and delete the
characteristic from the class or delete the class on the same date.

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?

Delete the class or characteristic using a change number with a
different "valid-from" date to the date on which characteristic &v1& is
included in the class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL131 - You cannot include and delete characteristic & on the same date ?

  The SAP error message CL131 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of characteristics in the classification system. Specifically, it states: "You cannot include and delete characteristic & on the same date." This error typically arises when you attempt to perform conflicting operations on a characteristic within a classification system on the same date.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to include (add) a characteristic to a class while simultaneously trying to delete the same characteristic on the same date.
  The system does not allow both operations to occur simultaneously because it can lead to inconsistencies in the classification data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Separate Operations: Perform the operations in separate transactions. First, either include or delete the characteristic, and then wait for the changes to be saved before performing the opposite operation.
  
  
  Check Date Settings: Ensure that the date settings for the operations do not overlap. If you need to make changes on the same date, consider adjusting the dates to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs or history for the characteristic to understand the current status and any pending changes that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling characteristics in the classification system.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: The classification system in SAP is used to categorize materials, products, or other objects using characteristics and classes.
  Characteristics: These are attributes or properties that define the characteristics of a class. They can be added or removed based on business requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL131 error and manage your characteristics in the SAP classification system without conflicts.