How To Fix CL617 - Status "&" does not allow classification

CL617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Status "&" does not allow classification

What causes this issue?

The status of the class does not allow classification, so you cannot
assign objects to the 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?

Choose another class or change the status of the class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL617 - Status "&" does not allow classification ?

  The SAP error message CL617, which states "Status '&' does not allow classification," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with the Classification System (CLM) or Material Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the status of the object you are trying to classify does not permit classification actions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Object Status: The object (e.g., material, equipment, etc.) you are trying to classify is in a status that does not allow classification. For example, it might be marked as "inactive" or "blocked."
  Configuration Settings: The classification settings in the system may restrict certain statuses from being classified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to classify objects in certain statuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CL617 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Verify the status of the object you are trying to classify. You can do this by navigating to