How To Fix /SAPCEM/DISPO017 - Class type &: class & does not have any characteristics

/SAPCEM/DISPO017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/DISPO -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Class type &: class & does not have any characteristics

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/SAPCEM/DISPO017 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCEM/DISPO017 indicates that a class type (denoted by &) and a specific class (also denoted by &) do not have any characteristics assigned to them. This error typically arises in the context of classification in SAP, where classes are used to categorize materials, equipment, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The class you are trying to use does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of the class.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type you are using may not be set up correctly or may not be intended for the type of classification you are attempting.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Select the class type and class in question.
  Check if any characteristics are defined. If not, you will need to create and