How To Fix CLMM002 - Characteristic & does not exist or is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLMM - Messages for Mass Processing in Classification System

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist or is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLMM002 - Characteristic & does not exist or is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CLMM002 indicates that a characteristic specified in a transaction or operation does not exist or is not valid in the context in which it is being used. This error typically occurs in the context of classification, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the characteristic you are referencing.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic exists but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Contextual Issues: The characteristic may not be valid in the context of the object or class you are working with.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and ensure that the characteristic name is correct in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is active. You can check this in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Contextual Validation:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is valid for the class or object type you are working with. Some characteristics may only be applicable to specific classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics and their usage, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to characteristics and classification.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support sites for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CLMM002 error and implement the appropriate solution.