How To Fix CL014 - Class type "&" not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Class type "&" not defined

What causes this issue?

You have entered a class type that does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use a valid class type or get an authorized person to create a class
type.

What causes this issue?

You have entered a class type that does not exist.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a valid class type or get an authorized person to create a class
type in Customizing for Classification.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL014 - Class type "&" not defined ?

  The SAP error message CL014 indicates that the class type specified (represented by the "&" symbol) is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manipulate a class in the ABAP Object-Oriented programming environment, and the system cannot find the class type you are referencing.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Class Type: The class type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the class type name or the class type might not exist in the specified namespace.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class type.
  Transport Issues: If the class type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE24 (Class Builder) and check if the class type exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the class type in your code or configuration. Ensure that it matches the defined class type exactly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the class type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import the transport request if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Namespace Issues:
  
  If you are using a custom class type, ensure that it is in the correct namespace and that you are referencing it correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are still encountering issues, consider using the debugger to trace where the error is occurring in your code. This can provide more context on why the class type is not being recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE24: Class Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for other related objects)
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check for related database objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Object-Oriented programming in ABAP for more details on class types and their usage.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CL014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.