How To Fix CL296 - Characteristic &1: value does not match the format

CL296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Characteristic &1: value does not match the format

What causes this issue?

The value does not match the format defined for the characteristic.

System Response

The update is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the format defined for characteristic &V1& so that value &V2& is
allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL296 - Characteristic &1: value does not match the format ?

  The SAP error message CL296 indicates that a characteristic value does not match the expected format defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of classification, where characteristics are used to define the properties of a material or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The value entered for the characteristic does not conform to the format specified in the characteristic definition (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric, date, etc.).
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic may have specific formatting rules (like length, data type, or value range) that the entered value does not satisfy.
  Master Data Issues: The characteristic might be linked to a master data record that has not been properly maintained or updated.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be enforcing additional validation rules that are not standard.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the classification view in SAP and check the definition of the characteristic. Ensure that the