How To Fix CL437 - Place the cursor on a characteristics column

CL437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Place the cursor on a characteristics column

What causes this issue?

You want to suppress a characteristic column from display in the search
result. However, the cursor is not on a characteristic column.

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?

Place the cursor on a characteristic column.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL437 - Place the cursor on a characteristics column ?

  The SAP error message CL437, which states "Place the cursor on a characteristics column," typically occurs in the context of working with characteristics in SAP, particularly in the context of classification or variant configuration. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a specific characteristics column before proceeding with an action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may not have selected a characteristics column when trying to perform an operation that requires a specific characteristic to be highlighted.
  User Interface Navigation: The user may be in a part of the interface that does not allow for the action they are trying to perform without first selecting a characteristic.
  Missing Data: The characteristics data may not be properly loaded or displayed, leading to the inability to select a column.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Correct Column: Ensure that you place the cursor on a valid characteristics column in the table or interface you are working with. This