How To Fix CLMM809 - Class & of class type & could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLMM - Messages for Mass Processing in Classification System

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Class & of class type & could not be created

What causes this issue?

The class could not be created. A class of the same name already
exists.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLMM809 - Class & of class type & could not be created ?

  The SAP error message CLMM809 indicates that a class of a specific class type could not be created. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Classification System, which is used for managing and organizing data in a structured way.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a class of the specified type.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the classification system that prevent the creation of the class.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CLMM809 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create classes. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Confirm that the class type you are trying to create is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the Customizing settings under the classification system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings (transaction SPRO) and navigate to the classification system configuration. Ensure that all necessary settings for the class type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  Look for any system errors or inconsistencies. You can check the system logs (transaction SM21) or the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the classification system and the specific class type you are working with. There may be specific requirements or limitations documented.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL01: Create Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for authorization objects related to classification, such as C_TCLAS (Class Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CLMM809 error and implement a solution to resolve it.