How To Fix CL146 - Class group & not defined

CL146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Class group & not defined

What causes this issue?

The class group you entered (&V1&) is not defined.

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?

Please select another class group, or create a new class group in the
IMG for <LS>Classification</>, in step
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUO000O008>Define class groups</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL146 - Class group & not defined ?

  The SAP error message CL146 indicates that a class group is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage classes in the SAP Classification System, and the system cannot find the specified class group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Group: The class group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the class group is not properly set up or linked to the relevant classes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the class group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Class Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Check if the class group exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code CL03 (Display Class) to view existing class groups and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Create a Class Group:
  
  If the class group is missing, you can