How To Fix CL638 - Class & class type & not maintained in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Class & class type & not maintained in language &

What causes this issue?

You want to view a class hierarchy and have entered the number of a
class as a starting point for the hierarchy explosion. However, class
&V1&, class type &V2&, is not maintained in language &V3&.

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?

Either maintain this class in language &V3& or choose a different
class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL638 - Class & class type & not maintained in language & ?

  The SAP error message CL638 indicates that a class of a specific class type is not maintained in the specified language. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or display a class in a language that has not been set up or maintained in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Language Not Maintained: The class you are trying to access has not been translated or maintained in the specified language.
  Missing Language Settings: The language settings for the class type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the class exists in one language but not in another.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Class in Required Language:
  
  Go to the Class Maintenance transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing classes).
  Enter the class name and class type.
  Check if the class is maintained in the required language. If not, you can add the necessary translations or descriptions in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile are correctly set to the language you are trying to access.
  You can check this in the user settings (SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Language:
  
  If maintaining the class in the required language is not feasible, consider switching to a language that is already maintained for that class.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on class maintenance and language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  Language Settings: You can check the available languages in your SAP system by using transaction code SE63, which is used for translation.
  Class Types: Different class types (e.g., class type 001 for material classes, class type 002 for batch classes) may have different maintenance requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL638 error and maintain the class in the required language.