How To Fix CME_API_CHAR023 - Owner details are not identical for characteristic and definition scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_API_CHAR - Messages of Function Group CME_API_CHAR

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Owner details are not identical for characteristic and definition scope

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_API_CHAR023 - Owner details are not identical for characteristic and definition scope ?

  The SAP error message CME_API_CHAR023 indicates that there is a mismatch in the owner details between a characteristic and its definition scope. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are defined and assigned to various objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The characteristic is defined with a specific owner (e.g., a user or a group).
  The definition scope (the context in which the characteristic is used) has a different owner.
  This inconsistency prevents the system from processing the characteristic correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Owner:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (to display the characteristic).
  Check the owner of the characteristic in the "Basic Data" tab.
  
  
  
  Check Definition Scope Owner:
  
  Navigate to the relevant definition scope (e.g., class or object).
  Use transaction code CL02 (to display the class) or the appropriate transaction for the object you are working with.
  Verify the owner of the definition scope.
  
  
  
  Align Owners:
  
  If the owners are different, you will need to either:
  
  Change the owner of the characteristic to match the owner of the definition scope.
  Change the owner of the definition scope to match the owner of the characteristic.
  
  
  This can usually be done in the same transaction where you checked the owners.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your adjustments.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  After aligning the owners, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Display/Change Characteristics
  CL02: Display/Change Classes
  CL03: Display Classes
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classes in the classification system.
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the owners of characteristics and definition scopes.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues or additional constraints in your SAP environment.