How To Fix CL477 - Place the cursor on a &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Place the cursor on a &

What causes this issue?

You want to copy an object. This is not possible, because the object
you selected is a class.

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?

Please place the cursor on an object that is not a class and try the
<LS>Copy objects</> function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL477 - Place the cursor on a & ?

  The SAP error message CL477 typically indicates that there is an issue with the selection of a characteristic in a classification system. This error often occurs when you are trying to create or modify a classification or when you are working with characteristics in the context of classification objects.
  Cause:
  The error message "CL477 Place the cursor on a &" suggests that the system expects you to select a specific characteristic or object before proceeding. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Selection: You may not have selected a characteristic or object that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Missing Data: The characteristic you are trying to work with may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CL477 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Your Selection: Ensure that you have placed the cursor on a valid characteristic or object in the classification screen. This means you should click on the characteristic you want to work with before executing the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  Review Characteristics: If you are unsure which characteristic to select, review the list of available characteristics in the classification system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant classification view.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still having trouble, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to classification and characteristics for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the context of the error and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: SAP's classification system allows you to categorize materials, products, and other objects using characteristics and classes.
  Characteristics: These are attributes that define the properties of a class. Each characteristic can have different values.
  Classes: A class is a group of characteristics that can be assigned to objects in the classification system.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the CL477 error in SAP.