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


CL236 - Overview

  • 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

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