How To Fix CL641 - Characteristic & -> & with different length


CL641 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CL - Classification

  • Message number: 641

  • Message text: Characteristic & -> & with different length

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  • What causes this issue?

    Characteristic &V2& has less characters or less decimal places than
    characteristic &V1&.
    Conversion is therefore not possible.

    System Response

    The system checks whether the number of characters of the
    characteristic in the target class is equal to or greater than the
    number of characters of the characteristic in the source class.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL641 - Characteristic & -> & with different length ?
    The SAP error message CL641 indicates that there is a mismatch in the lengths of characteristics in a classification system. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a characteristic to a class or object, but the lengths of the characteristic values do not match the expected lengths defined in the system.
    
    Cause: Length Mismatch: The characteristic you are trying to use has a defined length that does not match the length of the value you are trying to assign to it. Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the value being assigned exceeds the defined length of the characteristic.
    Configuration Issues: The characteristic may have been configured incorrectly in the classification system, leading to discrepancies in expected lengths.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the classification system and check the definition of the characteristic in question. Ensure that the length of the characteristic is correctly defined. Transaction Code: CT04

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