How To Fix XC245 - &1: Long characteristics or long material not supported in CIF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 245

• Message text: &1: Long characteristics or long material not supported in CIF

What causes this issue?

MFLE: Restrictions for Classification and Variant Configuration
scenarios.
Characteristics with more than 30 characters or material number longer
than 18 characters with characteristics not supported in CIF.
Characteristics/Material number: <(>&<)>1
See SAP Note 2356739

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?

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 XC245 - &1: Long characteristics or long material not supported in CIF ?

  The SAP error message XC245 indicates that long characteristics or long materials are not supported in the Core Interface (CIF) between SAP ERP and SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to transfer materials or characteristics that exceed the length limitations set by CIF.
  Cause:
  
  Long Characteristics: In SAP, characteristics can be defined with a certain length. If a characteristic exceeds the maximum length allowed by CIF, this error will occur.
  Long Material Numbers: Similar to characteristics, if a material number exceeds the length limit defined in CIF, it will trigger this error.
  Data Model Limitations: CIF has specific data model constraints that do not support certain types of long data structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Characteristic and Material Definitions:
  
  Check the definitions of the characteristics and materials in your SAP system. Ensure that they do not exceed the maximum length supported by CIF.
  If they do, consider shortening the names or using alternative identifiers that fit within the CIF constraints.
  
  
  
  Adjust CIF Settings:
  
  If possible, adjust the CIF settings to accommodate shorter characteristics or materials. This may involve changing the way data is structured or represented in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  Perform data cleansing to remove or modify any long characteristics or materials that are not necessary for the CIF process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for CIF to understand the specific limitations and guidelines regarding characteristic and material lengths.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in your data transfer processes to catch and log these errors for further analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CIF Documentation: Review the CIF documentation for specific details on data transfer limitations and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring compliance with CIF's limitations, you can resolve the XC245 error and facilitate smoother data transfers between SAP ERP and SAP APO.