How To Fix 12874 - The assignment for the selection class has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 874

• Message text: The assignment for the selection class has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12874 - The assignment for the selection class has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message 12874, which states "The assignment for the selection class has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's material management or inventory management modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a selection class to a material or a characteristic that is no longer valid or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Selection Class: The selection class that was previously assigned to a material or characteristic has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes made in the configuration or master data.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the selection class might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Class: Verify if the selection class exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code CL02 for class maintenance) and checking if the selection class is still available.
  Reassign Selection Class: If the selection class has been deleted, you may need to reassign a valid selection class to the material or characteristic. This can be done through the material master data or characteristic settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any inconsistencies that may need to be resolved.
  Transport Request Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including selection classes, were included.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Class Maintenance), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material and class assignments.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 12874 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to selection classes and material master data.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.