CLS_S4_CONV005 - Invalid call; Characteristic short and long description must be equal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLS_S4_CONV - S/4 HANA: Classification Conversion Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid call; Characteristic short and long description must be equal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLS_S4_CONV005 - Invalid call; Characteristic short and long description must be equal ?

  The SAP error message CLS_S4_CONV005 indicates that there is a mismatch between the short description and the long description of a characteristic in the classification system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in the SAP system, and the system enforces a rule that the short and long descriptions must be identical.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the short description (usually a concise version of the characteristic) does not match the long description (a more detailed version).
  Data Entry Error: It may occur due to manual data entry errors where the descriptions were entered differently.
  System Configuration: In some cases, this could be due to system configuration settings that enforce this rule.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the short and long descriptions of the characteristic are the same. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create/Change Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Descriptions:
  
  Look at the fields for the short description and long description.
  Ensure that both descriptions are identical.
  
  
  
  Modify Descriptions:
  
  If they are not the same, modify either the short or long description so that they match.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  After making the changes, re-attempt the action that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on characteristics and classification.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics in the classification system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CLS_S4_CONV005 error and ensure that your characteristic descriptions are consistent.