How To Fix W_CB263 - Property definition class code must be equal to 1 or 2. The value is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Property definition class code must be equal to 1 or 2. The value is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB263 - Property definition class code must be equal to 1 or 2. The value is &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB263: Property definition class code must be equal to 1 or 2. The value is &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a property definition in the Classification system (Class Management) has a class code that is not valid. Specifically, the class code for the property definition must be either:
  
  1 = Characteristic
  2 = Characteristic value
  
  If the system encounters a class code other than 1 or 2, it raises this warning.
  This usually happens when:
  
  A property definition is created or maintained with an incorrect or invalid class code.
  Data inconsistency or incorrect customization in the classification system.
  Possibly during data migration or manual data entry errors.
  
  
  Explanation of Terms:
  
  Property Definition: Defines the properties (characteristics) that can be assigned to classes.
  Class Code: Indicates the type of the property definition. Valid values are 1 or 2.
  &1: Placeholder in the message that shows the invalid value found.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Property Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Navigate to the property definitions assigned to the class.
  Verify the class code of the property definition.
  
  
  
  Correct the Class Code:
  
  If the class code is incorrect, change it to either 1 or 2 as appropriate.
  Usually, this is done in the customizing or during property definition creation.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for classification data.
  Use transaction CL30N or other relevant reports to identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  If the error occurs during data migration or interface:
  
  Check the source data for invalid class codes.
  Correct the data before importing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this message.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential data issue.
  Proper class codes ensure that the classification system works correctly and that properties are interpreted properly.
  Class code 1 typically refers to a characteristic definition.
  Class code 2 typically refers to characteristic values or property values.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CB263: Property definition class code must be equal to 1 or 2. The value is &1
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid class code found in property definition (not 1 or 2)
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the class code to 1 or 2 in property definition
  
  
  Transaction
  CL02, CL03, CL30N (for checking)
  
  
  Type
  Warning (does not stop processing but indicates data issue)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps to change the class code or further troubleshooting, please provide more context such as the transaction or process where this message appears.