How To Fix CL608 - Enter a characteristic name

CL608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Enter a characteristic name

What causes this issue?

You want to copy DIN standard data, but have not entered the
characteristic name of a characteristic defined in the standard for
characteristics maintenance.

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?

Enter a name in field "Characteristic".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL608 - Enter a characteristic name ?

  The SAP error message CL608, which states "Enter a characteristic name," typically occurs in the context of working with characteristics in the Classification System of SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a characteristic name to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a characteristic name in the relevant field when trying to create or modify a classification.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen or function that requires a characteristic name but did not provide one.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system that require a characteristic to be defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Characteristic Name: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid characteristic name in the required field. Make sure that the name adheres to the naming conventions and exists in the system.
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