How To Fix BRF475 - Specify a maintenance class

BRF475 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Specify a maintenance class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF475 - Specify a maintenance class ?

  The SAP error message BRF475, which states "Specify a maintenance class," typically occurs in the context of Business Rule Framework (BRF) applications when a maintenance class is not defined for a specific rule or decision table. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of rules in BRF+.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a maintenance class in the configuration of a BRF+ object. A maintenance class is necessary for the system to understand how to manage the lifecycle of the rules, including aspects like versioning, transport, and authorization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRF475 error, you need to specify a maintenance class for the relevant BRF+ object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the BRF+ Workbench:
  
  Go to the BRF+ workbench in your SAP system (transaction code: BRF+).
  
  
  
  Locate the Object:
  
  Find the specific rule or decision table that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Object:
  
  Open the object for editing.
  
  
  
  Specify the Maintenance