How To Fix CL209 - Choose date in range from &3 to &4; reason: characteristic &1 in class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Choose date in range from &3 to &4; reason: characteristic &1 in class &2

What causes this issue?

A change has been made to the assignment of the specified characteristic
to class using the change number that is to be changed. This change can
be shifted within the current validity period of the assigned
characteristic. The new date is outside this range.

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

System Response

The system creates a message log which lists change objects that do not
allow the date to be shifted.

How to fix this error?

Choose a permitted date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL209 - Choose date in range from &3 to &4; reason: characteristic &1 in class &2 ?

  The SAP error message CL209 indicates that there is an issue with the date selection for a characteristic in a class. Specifically, it states that the date you are trying to choose is not within the allowed range defined for that characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign a characteristic value to a class, but the date you selected is outside the valid range defined for that characteristic.
  The characteristic has a validity period, and the date you are using does not fall within the specified range (from &3 to &4).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Review the characteristic settings in the class to determine the valid date range. You can do this by navigating to the class in transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Look for the characteristic in question (indicated by &1) and check its validity period.
  
  
  
  Select a Valid Date:
  
  Choose a date that falls within the specified range (from &3 to &4). Ensure that the date you are trying to use is valid according to the characteristic's settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Settings:
  
  If necessary, you can modify the validity period of the characteristic to include the date you want to use. This can be done in the characteristic settings (transaction code CT02 for changing characteristics).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CT02: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL209 error and successfully select a valid date for the characteristic in question.