How To Fix CLES015 - Characteristic '&1': unknown interval type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLES - Indexing for Classification System

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Characteristic '&1': unknown interval type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLES015 - Characteristic '&1': unknown interval type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CLES015 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the context of a classification system. Specifically, the error message states that the characteristic '&1' has an unknown interval type '&2'. This typically occurs when the system encounters a characteristic that is expected to have a certain type of interval, but the type provided is not recognized or is incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Interval Type: The interval type assigned to the characteristic may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted or modified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the classification settings or in the definition of the characteristic.
  Data Entry Errors: The error could arise from incorrect data entry when defining the characteristic or its intervals.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incorrect definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and check the definition of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the interval type is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Interval Types:
  
  Use transaction code CT03 (Display Characteristic) to review the interval types associated with the characteristic.
  Verify that the interval type is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the interval type is missing or incorrect, you may need to create or modify it using transaction code CT04.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly assigned to the relevant class and that all dependencies are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  If necessary, re-transport the characteristic or manually adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to classification and characteristics for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the characteristic in the relevant transactions to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CLES015 error and implement a solution to resolve it.