How To Fix CL643 - Characteristic & has different values to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Characteristic & has different values to &

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate objects to a different class, but these objects
have assigned values that are not allowed for the characteristic in the
target class.
For this reason, you cannot reallocate these objects.

System Response

The system checks whether the values of characteristics in the source
class are allowed in the characteristics in the target class.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL643 - Characteristic & has different values to & ?

  The SAP error message CL643 indicates that there is a conflict in the values assigned to a characteristic in a classification system. Specifically, it means that the characteristic has been assigned different values in different contexts, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of classifying materials, products, or other objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data Entry: The same characteristic is assigned different values for the same object or material in different classifications.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the same characteristic is defined with different values across different records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, inconsistencies may have been introduced during the migration process.
  Manual Errors: Users may have manually entered conflicting values for the same characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CL643 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Conflict:
  
  Check the characteristic mentioned in the error message and identify where the conflicting values are assigned.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic has a consistent value across all relevant classifications. You may need to change one of the values to match the other.
  If necessary, consult with relevant stakeholders to determine the correct value for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials or objects involved to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the characteristic values.
  Make corrections as needed to ensure that all records are consistent.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose from a data migration, review the migration process to identify any errors that may have occurred and correct them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Display Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics to understand best practices for maintaining consistent data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL643 error and ensure that your classification data is consistent and accurate.