How To Fix J2678 - &4 Conversion: Class & not fully maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 678

• Message text: &4 Conversion: Class & not fully maintained

What causes this issue?

When carrying out a conversion, the securities class of the convertible
bond must be fully maintained.

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?

Maintain the securities class of the convertible bond. The following
information is required:
Nominal value and currency
ID number of underlying shares
Swap ratio: counter and denominator
Possible extra charge and currency

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2678 - &4 Conversion: Class & not fully maintained ?

  The SAP error message J2678 "&4 Conversion: Class & not fully maintained" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration of a class in the system. This error is related to the classification system in SAP, which is used to categorize materials, equipment, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the class specified in the error message is not fully maintained. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Class Characteristics: The class may not have all the required characteristics defined.
  Incomplete Class Configuration: The class might not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the class.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the class, such as missing links to the object being classified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Enter the class name and check if all required characteristics are defined and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If any characteristics are missing, you can add them using transaction CL01 (Create Characteristic) or CL02 (Change Characteristic).
  Ensure that the characteristics are linked to the class correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the class. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the data related to the class and the objects being classified to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing links.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on class maintenance and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CL01, CL02, CL03, CL04 (for characteristics and classes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the classification system in SAP, including how classes and characteristics are structured and maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the J2678 error message in your SAP system.