How To Fix CLHP063 - Class & has no characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLHP - Graphical Class Maintenance

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Class & has no characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLHP063 - Class & has no characteristics ?

  The SAP error message CLHP063 indicates that a class (in this case, identified by the placeholder &) does not have any characteristics assigned to it. This can occur in the context of SAP's classification system, where classes are used to categorize materials, equipment, or other objects, and characteristics are attributes that define the properties of those classes.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the class in question has not been assigned any characteristics. Characteristics are essential for defining the properties of a class, and without them, the class is considered incomplete.
  Incorrect Class Configuration: The class may have been created or configured incorrectly, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the classification structure, it might have resulted in the loss of characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class).
  Enter the class name that is causing the error.
  Check the characteristics tab and assign the necessary characteristics to the class.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create New Characteristics (if needed):
  
  If the required characteristics do not exist, you can create them using transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic).
  After creating the characteristics, return to the class and assign them.
  
  
  
  Check Class Type: Ensure that the class type is appropriate for the characteristics you want to assign. Different class types may have different requirements for characteristics.
  
  
  Review Class Hierarchy: If the class is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the parent classes are correctly configured and that they have the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which characteristics should be assigned, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in classification.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL01: Create Class
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: You can refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to classification and characteristics.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CLHP063 error and ensure that your class is properly configured with the necessary characteristics.