How To Fix CLMM204 - No (valid) characteristics were specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No (valid) characteristics were specified

What causes this issue?

No (valid) characteristics were specified.

System Response

The objects cannot have values assigned to them without specifying
characteristics.

How to fix this error?

Specify at least one characteristic. You can use the F4 help to select
characteristics or copy the characteristics of a/the class. The
characteristics must be assigned to the initial class, even if they are
inherited by it.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLMM204 - No (valid) characteristics were specified ?

  The SAP error message CLMM204 ("No (valid) characteristics were specified") typically occurs in the context of classification and master data management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any valid characteristics for the classification of a material or object you are trying to work with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The object you are trying to classify does not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type you are using may not be compatible with the characteristics you are trying to assign.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be used may be inactive or not defined properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the classification system, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object and ensure that valid characteristics are assigned.
  Use transaction code CL02 to check and modify characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Ensure that the class type you are using is appropriate for the characteristics you want to assign. You can check this in the class definition using transaction code CL01.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics are inactive, you may need to activate them. This can be done in the characteristic definition using transaction code CT04.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the classification system to ensure that all necessary links between classes and characteristics are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic
  CT06: Display Characteristic
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CLMM204 error and implement a solution to resolve it.