How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL001 - An inactive version of the object type group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 001

• Message text: An inactive version of the object type group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL001 - An inactive version of the object type group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL001 indicates that there is an attempt to access an inactive version of an object type group that does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where object types and their versions are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object Type Group: The error suggests that the system is trying to access an object type group that is not active or does not have a valid version.
  Missing Version: The specific version of the object type group you are trying to access may not have been created or activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Group:
  
  Go to the classification system and check if the object type group exists.
  Ensure that the object type group is active and has a valid version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Object Type Group:
  
  If the object type group is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the classification settings.
  Use transaction code CL02 to check and activate the object type group.
  
  
  
  Create a New Version:
  
  If the object type group does not exist, you may need to create a new version of it.
  Use transaction code CL01 to create a new object type group if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the object type group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing object type groups in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Object Type Group
  CL02: Change Object Type Group
  CL03: Display Object Type Group
  
  
  
  Classification System: The classification system in SAP is used to categorize materials, products, and other objects based on characteristics and values.
  
  
  Version Management: SAP allows for version management of object types, which means that changes can be tracked and managed over time.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CLASSIFICATION_TOOL001 error and ensure that the object type group is correctly configured and accessible.