How To Fix CM_VAI026 - Characteristic &1 was defined in the classif. sys. as not ready for input

CM_VAI026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_VAI - EHS-BAS: Table-Based Value Assignment

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was defined in the classif. sys. as not ready for input

What causes this issue?

You have set the characteristic &V1& as editable. In the classification
system this characteristic was set as being not ready for input.

System Response

In table-based value assignment the characteristic &V1& is ready for
input, but you cannot save your entry.

How to fix this error?

If you want the characteristic &V1& to be not ready for input in
table-based value assignment, <ZH>do not</> set the <LS>Editable</>
indicator here for the characteristic.
If you want the characteristic &V1& to be ready for input in table-based
value assignment and for the entry to be saved, change the definition of
the characteristic in the classification system accordingly.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_VAI026 - Characteristic &1 was defined in the classif. sys. as not ready for input ?

  The SAP error message CM_VAI026 indicates that a characteristic in the classification system has been defined as "not ready for input." This means that the characteristic cannot be modified or entered during certain processes, such as when creating or changing a classification for a material or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic has been set up in the classification system with the "Not Ready for Input" option. This is typically done to prevent users from entering values for that characteristic in certain contexts.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the characteristic or the classification.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings or configurations that restrict input for certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the classification system (transaction code CL02) and check the settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is set to "Ready for Input" if you want users to be able to enter values.
  
  
  
  Modify User