How To Fix FSH_MAIN198 - Configuration class &1 does not exist for configuration class type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Configuration class &1 does not exist for configuration class type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN198 - Configuration class &1 does not exist for configuration class type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN198 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration class in the context of variant configuration. Specifically, the error states that the configuration class specified does not exist for the given configuration class type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Class: The configuration class specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the class name or the class not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Class Type: The configuration class type specified may not match the expected type for the configuration class being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration class.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Class:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and verify if the configuration class exists.
  Ensure that the class name and type are correct and that there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Check the configuration class type to ensure it matches the expected type for the configuration you are working with.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration class. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the class was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that the class is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Class:
  
  If the class is missing and you have the necessary information, you may need to recreate the configuration class.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the configuration class and its usage in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL01: Create Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to configuration classes and variant configuration for additional guidance or known issues.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.