How To Fix COM_PME_VTABLE_SH012 - The tables for a dependency are not determined: Class not open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_VTABLE_SH - Maintenance of Variable Tables

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The tables for a dependency are not determined: Class not open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_VTABLE_SH012 - The tables for a dependency are not determined: Class not open ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_VTABLE_SH012 indicates that the system is unable to determine the tables for a dependency because the class is not open. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Master or similar areas where class dependencies are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Class Not Open: The primary reason for this error is that the class associated with the dependency is not open for processing. This can happen if the class is not activated or if there are issues with the class definition.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class or its associated tables.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper determination of the tables for the dependency.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete data in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Status: 
  
  Go to the class in transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the class is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and its dependencies. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the Product Master or the specific area where the error occurs. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the class or its dependencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like CL02, CL03, SU53, and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.