How To Fix CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN015 - Class type not found. Check class types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN - Classification Message Class

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Class type not found. Check class types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN015 - Class type not found. Check class types ?

  The SAP error message CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN015: Class type not found. Check class types typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is unable to find a specified class type in the classification system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing class types, or incorrect settings in the classification schema.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Class Type: The specified class type does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The class type may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that reference the class type.
  Transport Issues: If the class type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class Types:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and verify if the class type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the class type is properly configured in the classification system.
  Check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the class type is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class type. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data that is causing the error to ensure that it references valid class types.
  You may need to clean up or correct any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the class type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  If necessary, re-transport the class type or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.