How To Fix CL808 - Start processing characteristic &

CL808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Start processing characteristic &

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL808 - Start processing characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message CL808, which states "Start processing characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of CL808 Error
  
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic that you are trying to process may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic might not be assigned correctly to the class or object you are trying to classify.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the characteristic.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the classification system that prevent the characteristic from being processed.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification transaction (e.g., CL02)