How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL251 - Obsolete classifications have been deleted for characteristic &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Obsolete classifications have been deleted for characteristic &1.

What causes this issue?

An object had been classified with respect to characteristic &V1& in
both the current system as well as in the source system of the request.
The transport request contains classifications of this object (technical
name of the classification: R3TR AVAS &V2&).

System Response

The old classifications are deleted, and the classifications in the
request are stored. est are stored.

How to fix this error?

Inspect the AVAS-objects in the transport request for example with
transaction SCHAR, variant SAP&AVAS. You can enter the request or
directly the object AVAS &V2& in the selection screen.

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_TOOL251 - Obsolete classifications have been deleted for characteristic &1. ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL251 indicates that obsolete classifications have been deleted for a specific characteristic in the classification system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification and variant configuration functionalities, where certain characteristics may no longer be relevant or have been removed from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Classifications: The error arises when a classification that is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete is attempted to be accessed or processed.
  Data Cleanup: It may be part of a data cleanup process where old or unused classifications are removed to maintain data integrity and system performance.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data or characteristics that lead to the removal of certain classifications can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics associated with the classification to ensure they are still valid and relevant. You may need to update or recreate the classifications if necessary.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the classification data to identify any inconsistencies or obsolete entries that may need to be addressed.
  Reclassify Objects: If the classification is still needed, you may need to reclassify the affected objects with valid classifications.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to classification and variant configuration for any specific guidance on handling obsolete classifications.
  System Configuration: If this is a recurring issue, consider reviewing the system configuration settings related to classification to prevent future occurrences.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage classifications.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification errors.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it impacts business processes.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the CLASSIFICATION_TOOL251 error effectively.