How To Fix CL402 - Not all characteristics could be displayed

CL402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Not all characteristics could be displayed

What causes this issue?

You have entered a large number of characteristics in a class. The
total length of a list of these characteristics exceeds the maximum
width of the characteristics table. The characteristics table can be up
to 1000 characters long. Characteristics which no longer fit into the
characteristics table are not displayed.

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?

On the characteristic value assignment screen, you can move the
characteristics which are important to you to the beginning of the
list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL402 - Not all characteristics could be displayed ?

  The SAP error message CL402, which states "Not all characteristics could be displayed," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in the Classification System. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of CL402 Error
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be displayed may not be assigned to the class or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain characteristics.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing values or incorrect assignments in the classification data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues related to the SAP system, such as problems with the database or the classification tables.
  
  
  Display Settings: The display settings for the characteristics may not be configured correctly, leading to some characteristics not being shown.
  
  
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