How To Fix CU708 - Class & & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Class & & is not valid

What causes this issue?

You want to link a class which is not valid to a configurable object.

System Response

You can only link classes which are within their validity period to
configurable objects.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. Change the validity period of the class if
required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU708 - Class & & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CU708 ("Class & & is not valid") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with the classification system (e.g., when trying to assign a class to a material or object). This error indicates that the system cannot find or recognize the specified class.
  Causes:
  
  Class Does Not Exist: The class you are trying to use may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type may not be valid for the object you are trying to classify.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the classification data or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 to check if the class exists. Enter the class type and class name to verify.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Ensure that the class type you are using is appropriate for the object you are trying to classify. Different object types may require different class types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the class. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the classification data. You may need to run consistency checks or review the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the class was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Class:
  
  If the class is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it using transaction CL01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL24: Class Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on classification and class management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.