How To Fix EIT_REGISTRY018 - Template Handler class &1 does not exist; check the name.

EIT_REGISTRY018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIT_REGISTRY - Extension Item Template: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Template Handler class &1 does not exist; check the name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIT_REGISTRY018 - Template Handler class &1 does not exist; check the name. ?

  The SAP error message EIT_REGISTRY018 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified template handler class. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize templates for various functionalities, such as document generation or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Class Name: The name of the template handler class specified in the configuration or code is incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Class: The template handler class has not been implemented or is not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: The class may exist in a different system (e.g., development) but has not been transported to the current system (e.g., production).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  Namespace Issues: The class might be in a different namespace that is not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Name:
  
  Verify the name of the template handler class in