How To Fix EAML040 - Class type and object table is not a valid combination

EAML040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Class type and object table is not a valid combination

What causes this issue?

The entered class type and object table is not a valid combination for
equipment (object table EQUI) or functional locations (object table
IFLOT).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid combination of class type and object table.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAML040 - Class type and object table is not a valid combination ?

  The SAP error message EAML040, which states "Class type and object table is not a valid combination," typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or when dealing with classification in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the class type and the object table being used in a classification scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type you are trying to use is not compatible with the object table you are working with. Each class type in SAP is associated with specific object tables, and using an incorrect combination will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the classification settings, where the class type is not properly defined for the object table.
  Missing Entries: The necessary entries in the customizing settings for the class type and object table may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Type and Object Table:
  
  Verify that the class type you are