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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 641

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

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 (to display/change characteristics)
  
  
  
  Verify Value Length: Ensure that the value you are trying to assign to the characteristic does not exceed the defined length. If it does, you will need to either truncate the value or change the characteristic definition to accommodate the longer value.
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the value being assigned to match the expected length.
  
  
  Reconfigure if Necessary: If the characteristic is incorrectly configured, you may need to reconfigure it. This could involve changing the length of the characteristic or creating a new characteristic with the appropriate length.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: SAP uses a classification system to categorize materials, products, and other objects. Each characteristic can have specific attributes, including length, data type, and value range.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (to change classes) and CL03 (to display classes) for managing classifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and classification management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system constraints that need to be addressed.