How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL100 - An object type group must not contain itself.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 100

• Message text: An object type group must not contain itself.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL100 - An object type group must not contain itself. ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL100 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of an object type group in the classification system. Specifically, the error states that "An object type group must not contain itself," which means that the object type group is incorrectly set up to include itself as a member.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  An object type group is defined in such a way that it references itself, either directly or indirectly.
  There is a misconfiguration in the classification settings where the object type group is mistakenly included in its own definition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) in SAP.
  Navigate to the object type group that is causing the error.
  Review the members of the object type group to ensure that it does not include itself.
  
  
  
  Remove Self-Reference:
  
  If you find that the object type group is listed as one of its own members, remove it from the list.
  Save the changes to the object type group.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Check for Indirect References:
  
  If the error persists, check for any indirect references where the object type group might be included in another group that eventually references itself.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  Classification System: The classification system in SAP is used to categorize objects and manage their attributes. Understanding how object types and groups work is essential for effective configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on classification and object type groups, which can provide additional context and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CLASSIFICATION_TOOL100 error and ensure that your object type groups are configured correctly.