How To Fix FEH_COSTOMIZING003 - Class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEH_COSTOMIZING - Messages for ECH Customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Class &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEH_COSTOMIZING003 - Class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FEH_COSTOMIZING003 indicates that a specific class (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost object assignments or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class specified in the error message has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete implementation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be looking for a class that has been incorrectly referenced in a configuration setting or a transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the class, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the class exists. If it does not, you may need to create it using CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant areas (e.g., cost object settings) to ensure that the class is correctly referenced. This can be done in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the class was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific configuration or implementation you are working on. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CL01, CL02, CL03 for class management; SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Check user roles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.