How To Fix CL675 - Change documents indicator is not set for class type "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Change documents indicator is not set for class type "&"

What causes this issue?

The class type has multiple objects, and the <ZH>Change documents</>
indicator is set for one object. However, this indicator is not set for
the class type.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

First set the <ZH>Change documents</> indicator for the class type,
then set the indicator for the objects of the class type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL675 - Change documents indicator is not set for class type "&" ?

  The SAP error message CL675 indicates that the change document indicator is not set for a specific class type in the classification system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a classification object (like a material or equipment) that is associated with a class type that does not have change documents enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Change Document Indicator Not Set: The class type you are working with does not have the change document indicator activated. This means that changes made to objects of this class type will not be tracked in change documents.
  Incorrect Class Type: You might be using a class type that is not intended for change tracking.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the classification settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enable the change document indicator for the relevant class type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Class Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class) in SAP.
  Enter the class type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Change Document Indicator:
  
  In the class definition, look for the "Change Document" indicator (usually found in the "General Data" section).
  Ensure that the checkbox for "Change Document" is checked.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  If you made any changes, save the class definition.
  
  
  
  Test the Operation Again:
  
  After enabling the change document indicator, try to perform the operation that caused the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Class Types: Class types in SAP are used to categorize objects and can have different settings, including whether or not to track changes.
  Change Documents: Change documents are used in SAP to keep a history of changes made to master data, which can be crucial for auditing and tracking purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01, CL02, and CL03 (Display Class) for managing class types.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team, as there may be additional settings or authorizations required.