How To Fix /PLMI/CDESK016 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to class &2

/PLMI/CDESK016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CDESK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not assigned to class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/CDESK016 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to class &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/CDESK016 Characteristic &1 is not assigned to class &2 typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in the Classification System. This error indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the specified class (denoted as &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to use is not assigned to the class you are working with. This can happen if the characteristic was created but not linked to the class.
  Incorrect Class: You may be trying to use a characteristic that belongs to a different class than the one you are currently working with.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the characteristic or class name.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the characteristic in the specified class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change