How To Fix ES031 - Select by message class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Select by message class

What causes this issue?

You cannot search globally with message numbers.
The global object for message numbers is the message class.

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?

Select using message class.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES031 - Select by message class ?

  The SAP error message ES031 ("Select by message class") typically occurs when there is an issue related to message classes in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to access or display messages that are not properly defined or when there is a problem with the message class configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Class: The specified message class does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Message Number: The message number being referenced is not valid for the specified message class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message class.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check if the message class exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the message class and the message number you are trying to access are valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Number:
  
  Ensure that the message number you are trying to use is defined within the message class. You can do this in SE91 by looking up the specific message class.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the message class. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the message class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-import the transport or activate the message class using transaction SE91.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check related objects)
  SE37: Function Module to check if any function modules are related to the message class.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message class or error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for message handling and message classes to understand how they are structured and used.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.