How To Fix CL531 - Class type & : the status of class & does not allow assignment

CL531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Class type & : the status of class & does not allow assignment

What causes this issue?

You want to assign objects to a class or find objects in a class.
However, the class does not allow you to do this due to its status.

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?

Check whether the class status can be changed. If it can, set the
status to "released" in class maintenance.
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL531 - Class type & : the status of class & does not allow assignment ?

  The SAP error message CL531 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a class type in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the class you are trying to assign or modify has a status that does not permit such actions. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to assign a class to an object or when you are attempting to change the status of a class.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Class Status: The class may be in a status that restricts changes or assignments. For example, it could be marked as "locked" or "inactive."
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the class.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that prevent the assignment of classes under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CL531 error, you can take the following