How To Fix CL436 - The last characteristic cannot be hidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 436

• Message text: The last characteristic cannot be hidden

What causes this issue?

You want to hide the last remaining characteristic in the search
result. This is not possible if you have defined the display options
such that characteristics are 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?

If you do not want to see this characteristic in the search result, you
can hide all characteristics using the 'Display options' function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL436 - The last characteristic cannot be hidden ?

  The SAP error message CL436, "The last characteristic cannot be hidden," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics in a class. This error indicates that you are trying to hide or delete the last characteristic of a class, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Last Characteristic: The error arises when you attempt to hide or delete the last remaining characteristic in a class. SAP requires at least one characteristic to be present in a class for it to function correctly.
  Class Structure: The structure of the class is such that it must maintain at least one characteristic to ensure that it can still be used for classification purposes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add a New Characteristic: Before you can hide or delete the last characteristic, you need to add a new characteristic to the class. This way, you will have at least one characteristic remaining.
  
  Go to the classification view of the class.
  Add a new characteristic that is relevant to your classification needs.
  
  
  
  Hide Instead of Delete: If your intention is to hide the characteristic for usability reasons, consider using the option to hide it instead of deleting it. This way, it remains part of the class but is not visible in the user interface.
  
  
  Review Class Requirements: Ensure that the class structure meets your business requirements. If you need to change the characteristics, plan the changes accordingly to avoid this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can manage characteristics and classes using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) and CL03 (Display Class).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on class and characteristic management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and characteristics in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL436 error and manage your classification structure effectively.