How To Fix CL143 - Maximum number of characteristics (999) exceeded

CL143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Maximum number of characteristics (999) exceeded

What causes this issue?

Each class can have a maximum of 999 characteristics.

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?

Change the setup of your classification system such that the maximum
number of characteristics is not exceeded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CL143 - Details

• The SAP error message CL143, which states "Maximum number of characteristics (999) exceeded," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to create or manage a class that has exceeded the maximum limit of characteristics allowed, which is set at 999.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Characteristic Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the class you are working with has more than 999 characteristics assigned to it. This limit is imposed by the SAP system to maintain performance and manageability.
  Data Model Design: Poor data model design or an attempt to classify too many attributes under a single class can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics assigned to the class. You can do this by navigating to the classification view in SAP and reviewing the list of characteristics.
  Consolidate Characteristics: If possible, consolidate similar characteristics or remove any that are not necessary. This may