How To Fix CL502 - Class type & : transaction not allowed

CL502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Class type & : transaction not allowed

What causes this issue?

Class type &V1& was defined such that classification transactions
cannot be started. To classify the object, you can only use object
maintenance functionality.

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?

Call the maintenance function for the object, then classify the object
in the maintenance function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL502 - Class type & : transaction not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CL502, which states "Class type & : transaction not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform a transaction that is not permitted for a specific class type in the SAP system. This error is often related to the classification system in SAP, particularly in the context of Class Management (Classification and Object Management).
  
  Cause:
  
  Class Type Restrictions: Each class type in SAP has specific settings that determine what transactions can be performed. For example, certain class types may be restricted to only allow certain operations (like display or change) and not allow others (like create or delete).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction on the specified class type.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the class type may not allow the transaction being attempted. This could be due to settings in the Class Management configuration.
  Object Type: The object type associated