How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN115 - Enter a data type for the attribute

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Enter a data type for the attribute

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COM_ATTRFRG_GEN115 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN115 with the description "Enter a data type for the attribute" typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying attributes in the SAP system, particularly when working with the classification system or master data management.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that when you are trying to define an attribute for a class or an object, you have not specified a data type for that attribute. In SAP, every attribute must have a defined data type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS, etc.) to ensure that the system knows what kind of data will be stored in that attribute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Attribute Definition:
  
  Navigate to the area where you are defining or modifying the attribute (e.g., transaction codes like CL02 for class maintenance).
  
  
  
  Select the Attribute:
  
  If you are modifying an existing attribute, select it. If you are creating a new attribute, ensure you have filled in all required