How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES109 - User exit class does not exist; select from the predefined list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: User exit class does not exist; select from the predefined list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES109 - User exit class does not exist; select from the predefined list ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES109 indicates that a user exit class specified in your configuration does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Data Cloud (CDC) or similar applications where user exits are used to extend or customize functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The user exit class specified in the configuration might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Missing Class: The user exit class may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified user exit class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the user exit class specified in the settings.
  Ensure that the class name is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE24 to check if the user exit class exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it has been properly transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the class was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the class.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the user exit class.
  You can check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with for any additional guidance on user exits.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Exits: User exits are predefined points in the SAP standard code where you can add your own custom code without modifying the original SAP code.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE24 (Class Builder), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or user exit functionality for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES109.