How To Fix AQ981 - The specified check class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 981

• Message text: The specified check class &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ981 - The specified check class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AQ981 indicates that a specified check class does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of quality management or when performing checks related to data validation, where the system is trying to reference a check class that has not been defined or is not available in the current configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Class: The check class specified in the configuration or during the execution of a transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The check class may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the check class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the check class name when it was entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Check Class: Check the configuration settings to ensure that the check class exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings for quality management or the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  Create Check Class: If the check class does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define check classes.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the check class was supposed to be transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the check class is included in the request.
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the spelling of the check class in the transaction or configuration settings to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to create or manage check classes.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the data dictionary) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify check classes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AQ981 error and implement a solution to resolve it.