How To Fix CL236 - There are no characteristics that can be compared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 236

• Message text: There are no characteristics that can be compared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL236 - There are no characteristics that can be compared ?

  The SAP error message CL236 ("There are no characteristics that can be compared") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in the Classification System. This error indicates that the system cannot find any characteristics to compare, which can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to compare characteristics of different classes or objects.
  Causes:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The class or object you are trying to compare does not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type you are using may not support the characteristics you are trying to compare.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for comparison may not match any existing characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access certain characteristics or classes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class and Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the class you are working with has characteristics assigned to it. You can do this by navigating to the class in the classification view and checking the assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Make sure that the class type you are using is appropriate for the characteristics you want to compare. Different class types may have different sets of characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using for the comparison. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that they match the characteristics you want to compare.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and classes involved in the comparison. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any issues. You can use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Display Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP classification.