How To Fix CLS_S4_CONV004 - Invalid call; Characteristic short and long value must be equal

CLS_S4_CONV004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLS_S4_CONV - S/4 HANA: Classification Conversion Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Invalid call; Characteristic short and long value must be equal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLS_S4_CONV004 - Invalid call; Characteristic short and long value must be equal ?

  The SAP error message CLS_S4_CONV004 indicates that there is a mismatch between the short and long text values of a characteristic in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of classification, where characteristics are defined with both a short description and a long description. The error message suggests that these two values must be identical, which is a requirement in certain configurations or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Characteristic Texts: The short text and long text for a characteristic are not the same. This can happen during the creation or modification of characteristics in the classification system.
  Data Entry Error: When entering or updating characteristic values, a user may inadvertently enter different values for the short and long texts.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may enforce that the short and long texts must be identical.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic that is