How To Fix CL500 - Status changed: missing values for required chars in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Status changed: missing values for required chars in &

What causes this issue?

You want to save an allocation to a class with <ZH>released</> status.
However, the class contains characteristics for which an entry is
required.

System Response

The system changes the status of the allocation to <ZH>incomplete</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to save the allocation with <ZH>released</> status, first
you must assign values to all the required characteristics. Then you
can set the status you require.
Note
The classification status affects functions such as the find objects
function. You can define whether objects with <ZH>incomplete</>
classification status are included in the search result.
If the classification status of a configurable material is
<ZH>incomplete</> for an allocation to a class, this does not affect
<DS:GLOS.variant_configuration>configuration</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL500 - Status changed: missing values for required chars in & ?

  The SAP error message "CL500 Status changed: missing values for required chars in &" typically indicates that there are missing values for required fields in a classification or characteristic assignment within the SAP system. This error often occurs in the context of classification management, where certain characteristics must be filled out for a class or object to be valid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Characteristics: The error usually arises when a classification object (like a material or equipment) is missing values for characteristics that are marked as required in the classification system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The classification system may not be properly configured, leading to inconsistencies in required fields.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently left required fields blank during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Required Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the classification view of the object (e.g., material, equipment).
  Identify which characteristics are marked as required and ensure that all necessary values are filled in.
  
  
  
  Update Classification Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the relevant object (e.g., MM02 for materials).
  Enter the required values for the missing characteristics and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 to review the class configuration.
  Ensure that the required characteristics are correctly defined and that their settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks to prevent users from saving objects with missing required fields in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM02: Change Material
  IE02: Change Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification errors.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in required fields when creating or modifying classification objects.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team to review system configurations or logs for deeper issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL500 error and ensure that all required characteristics are properly filled in for your classification objects.