How To Fix EDOCUMENT074 - Class &1 does not exist (configuration in table &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Class &1 does not exist (configuration in table &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT074 - Class &1 does not exist (configuration in table &2) ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT074 indicates that a specific class (denoted by &1) does not exist in the configuration table (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing or when working with document management systems in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The class specified in the error message is not defined in the relevant configuration table. This could be due to a missing entry or an incorrect configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a reference to a class that has been deleted or not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the class may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration table (as indicated by &2 in the error message) and verify if the class &1 exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Class:
  
  If the class is indeed missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the class are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the class was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to electronic document processing for any specific requirements or steps that may be necessary for your configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to view the table structure) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.