How To Fix CL628 - No class found with selected search criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 628

• Message text: No class found with selected search criteria

What causes this issue?

The system die not find any classes when searching via characteristics.

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?

Change the class type for the search, enter different search criteria,
or enter different characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL628 - No class found with selected search criteria ?

  The SAP error message CL628 ("No class found with selected search criteria") typically occurs when you are trying to search for a class in the Class Builder (transaction code SE24) or in other areas where class search functionality is available, but the system cannot find any classes that match the specified search criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The search criteria you entered may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Class Not Created: The class you are trying to find may not have been created yet or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain classes, which can lead to the appearance that no classes exist.
  Namespace Issues: If you are searching in a specific namespace, ensure that the class exists in that namespace.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Search Criteria: Review and adjust your search criteria. Make sure you are using the correct class name, type, and other relevant filters.
  Verify Class Existence: Use transaction SE80 or SE24 to manually check if the class exists. You can also use the "Find" function to search for classes without specific criteria.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the classes. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  Namespace Verification: If you are using a specific namespace, ensure that you are searching within the correct namespace or try searching in the global namespace.
  Transport Check: If the class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the system.
  System Refresh: If you suspect a temporary issue, try refreshing the session or logging out and back into the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE24 (Class Builder), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further exploration of classes and objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to class management and the Class Builder for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.