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How To Fix CL463 - Description was cut off


CL463 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CL - Classification

  • Message number: 463

  • Message text: Description was cut off

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  • What causes this issue?

    Due to the display options you selected (objects, class indicator, lock
    indicator, description), there is not enough space on the monitor. The
    description was cut short.

    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 want to see the description in full, choose the display options
    function and hide objects and/or the class indicator and/or the lock
    indicator.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CL463 - Details

  • The SAP error message CL463, which states "Description was cut off," typically occurs when the description of a classification object (like a material or characteristic) exceeds the allowed character limit in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying classification data.
    
    Cause: Character Limit Exceeded: The description you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum number of characters allowed for that field in the classification system. Field Length Settings: The field length settings in the classification system may not be configured to accommodate longer descriptions. Data Transfer Issues: If data is being imported or transferred from another system, the source data may have longer descriptions than the target field can handle.
    Solution: Check Field Length: Review the field length settings for the classification object you are working with. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction codes like CL02 for characteristics or CL03 for

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