How To Fix MSG_CL_ER267 - Internal name is initial

MSG_CL_ER267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_CL_ER - Message Class for Enterprise Registry

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Internal name is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_CL_ER267 - Internal name is initial ?

  The SAP error message "MSG_CL_ER267 Internal name is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics or classes in the classification management module. This error indicates that an internal name (which is usually a key identifier for a characteristic or class) is not set or is empty (initial).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Internal Name: The internal name for a characteristic or class has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system expects an internal name to be present but finds it empty.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the classification settings or during the creation of characteristics/classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic/Class Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes) and check the definition of the characteristic or class that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the internal name is properly defined and not left blank.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Internal Name:
  
  If