How To Fix CLES025 - Original characteristic &1 is not valid for &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLES - Indexing for Classification System

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Original characteristic &1 is not valid for &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLES025 - Original characteristic &1 is not valid for &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message CLES025 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics being used in a classification system. Specifically, the message states that the "Original characteristic &1 is not valid for &2 (&3)." This typically occurs in the context of classification and variant configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The original characteristic specified in the error message is not valid for the object type or class being processed. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being assigned to the class.
  The characteristic being inactive or deleted.
  The characteristic not being defined for the specific object type.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings or the way characteristics are defined in the classification system.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the classification system, such as missing or incorrect assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification system and verify that the characteristic (&1) is correctly assigned to the class or object type (&2).
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are working with supports the characteristic in question. You may need to check the configuration settings for the object type.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If there are configuration issues, you may need to adjust the settings in the classification system. This could involve reassigning characteristics or modifying the class structure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the classification data to identify any discrepancies or issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to classification and characteristics for further guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), or CL30 (Class Overview) to manage and review characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CLES025 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.