How To Fix 42216 - No structure class was found for folder class &1


42216 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

  • Message number: 216

  • Message text: No structure class was found for folder class &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to create a structure for a folder of category &V1&, but it
    was not possible to derive a category for the structure from the folder
    category.

    System Response

    No structure object was created.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the category for the structure when you create the structure.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42216 - No structure class was found for folder class &1 ?
    The SAP error message "42216 No structure class was found for folder class &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with specific folder structures in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding structure class for the specified folder class.
    
    Cause: Missing Structure Class: The most common cause is that the structure class that is supposed to be associated with the specified folder class does not exist in the system.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DMS settings or the folder structure settings that prevent the system from recognizing the structure class. Custom Development: If there has been custom development or modifications in the system, it might lead to inconsistencies in the folder structure definitions. Transport Issues: If the folder class was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the associated structure class

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