How To Fix CU365 - Characteristic &1 for &2 has a value in a class type other than &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Characteristic &1 for &2 has a value in a class type other than &3

What causes this issue?

The material inherits the same characteristic from 2 different class
types.
The characteristic has different assigned values in the different class
types.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU365 - Characteristic &1 for &2 has a value in a class type other than &3 ?

  The SAP error message CU365 indicates that there is a mismatch in the classification of a characteristic value in a class. Specifically, it means that a characteristic (denoted as &1) for a particular object (denoted as &2) has a value that is defined in a class type that is different from what is expected (denoted as &3).
  Cause:
  
  Class Type Mismatch: The characteristic value is assigned to a class type that does not match the class type of the object you are trying to classify. For example, if you are trying to assign a characteristic value from a class type that is meant for materials to a class type meant for equipment, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics and their values may not be set up correctly in the classification system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where the wrong characteristic value was assigned to the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Types: Verify the class type of the object (e.g., material, equipment) and ensure that the characteristic value you are trying to assign belongs to the same class type.
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Go to the classification view in SAP and check the configuration of the characteristic and its allowed values. Make sure that the characteristic is correctly defined for the class type you are working with.
  Correct Assignment: If the characteristic value is indeed from a different class type, you will need to either:
  
  Change the characteristic value to one that is valid for the class type of the object.
  Modify the class type of the object if appropriate and if it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the class types and characteristics, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to view and modify class types and their characteristics.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the SAP classification system, which allows you to categorize objects and assign characteristics and values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to classification and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CU365 error and ensure that your classification data is consistent and accurate.