How To Fix CL681 - You cannot enter more than one meaning for a status

CL681 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 681

• Message text: You cannot enter more than one meaning for a status

What causes this issue?

You have entered more than one meaning for a status.

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?

A status can only ever have one meaning.
Once you have entered a meaning, you can only set the <ZH>Automatic
release</> indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL681 - You cannot enter more than one meaning for a status ?

  The SAP error message CL681, "You cannot enter more than one meaning for a status," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics and statuses in the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign multiple meanings or interpretations to a single status in the classification system. In SAP, each status should have a unique meaning, and the system enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Existing Statuses: Review the existing statuses assigned to the classification. Ensure that you are not trying to assign a new meaning to a status that already has a defined meaning.
  
  
  Modify or Delete Conflicting Entries: If you find that there is already a meaning assigned to the status you are trying to use, you can either:
  
  Modify the existing entry to reflect the new meaning you want to assign.
  Delete the existing entry