How To Fix CL428 - No characteristics value exists

CL428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 428

• Message text: No characteristics value exists

What causes this issue?

You wanted to display all values assigned to a characteristic for an
object. However, this is not possible, because no values are assigned
to the characteristic for this object.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL428 - No characteristics value exists ?

  The SAP error message CL428 ("No characteristics value exists") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics and values in the classification system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a value for a specified characteristic in the classification data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic you are trying to assign to a class or object does not have a corresponding value defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured or may not be assigned to the class or object you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign certain characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics).
  Verify that the characteristic in question is defined correctly and has the necessary values