How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN096 - Data type & does not exist

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Data type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN096 - Data type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN096 indicates that a specific data type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with attributes in a material or product master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The data type referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The classification system may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent data types.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or development objects, the data type may not have been included or properly transported.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference a data type that has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the data type exists. If