How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL238 - No objects adhere to the filter criteria.

CLASSIFICATION_TOOL238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 238

• Message text: No objects adhere to the filter criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL238 - No objects adhere to the filter criteria. ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL238 indicates that no objects meet the specified filter criteria in the classification tool. This typically occurs when you are trying to search for or display objects (like materials, documents, etc.) in the classification system, but the filters applied do not match any existing objects.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Filter Criteria: The filters you have set may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no objects being found.
  No Data Available: There may simply be no objects in the system that match the criteria you are using.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain objects, which could lead to the appearance that no objects exist.
  Data Not Updated: The data in the classification system may not be updated or may not have been properly loaded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Filter Criteria: Check the filter settings you have applied. Ensure that they are correct and not overly restrictive. Try broadening the criteria to