How To Fix CLMM805 - Characteristic & could not be created

CLMM805 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Characteristic & could not be created

What causes this issue?

The characteristic could not be created. A characteristic of the same
name already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CLMM805 - Details

• The SAP error message CLMM805 indicates that a characteristic could not be created in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Classification System, which is used to manage characteristics and classes for various objects.
  Causes of CLMM805 Error
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create characteristics in the classification system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the specific class to which the characteristic is being added.
  
  
  Existing Characteristic: A characteristic with the same name or key may already exist, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Type Issues: The data type or length of the characteristic may not be compatible with the existing definitions.
  
  
  Solutions to CLMM805 Error
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create characteristics. This can be done by reviewing the