How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL140 - Aspect characteristics must have specific explicit values.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Aspect characteristics must have specific explicit values.

What causes this issue?

You have defined a characteristic as an aspect for another multi-valued
characteristic. An aspect has to fulfill the following criteria:
It has to be single-valued with explicit values VALUE_APPLIES and VALUE_
DOES_NOT_APPLY.
It has to refer to a valid value of a multi-valued characteristic.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Change the characteristic such that it adheres to the rules stated above
.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL140 - Aspect characteristics must have specific explicit values. ?

  The SAP error message "CLASSIFICATION_TOOL140: Aspect characteristics must have specific explicit values" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with classification tools or when trying to assign characteristics to a class or object.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Values: The aspect characteristics that you are trying to assign do not have the required explicit values defined. In SAP classification, aspect characteristics must have specific values assigned to them to be valid.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the classification system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to assign the necessary values to the characteristics.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristic values table.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and check the aspect characteristics you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the characteristic has the required explicit values defined. If not, you may need to create or modify the characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to review the class configuration.
  Ensure that the aspect characteristics are correctly assigned to the class and that they have valid values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the classification data to identify any inconsistencies or missing values. You can use transaction code CL20N (Class Management) to help with this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to classification and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: SAP's classification system allows for the categorization of objects (like materials, equipment, etc.) using classes and characteristics.
  Aspect Characteristics: These are specific types of characteristics that provide additional details about a class or object.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CT04 (Change Characteristic), and CL20N (Class Management) for managing classifications and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.