How To Fix C$749 - You need to maintain a class type for source category 4

C$749 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 749

• Message text: You need to maintain a class type for source category 4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$749 - You need to maintain a class type for source category 4 ?

  The SAP error message C$749, which states "You need to maintain a class type for source category 4," typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials or other objects that require classification.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is expecting a class type to be defined for a specific source category (in this case, source category 4). Source categories are used in SAP to categorize different types of objects, and class types are used to define the characteristics of these objects. If a class type is not maintained for the specified source category, the system will not be able to process the classification correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain a class type for source category 4. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Class Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics ->