How To Fix IM204 - Invalid class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Invalid class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM204 - Invalid class ?

  The SAP error message IM204 "Invalid class" typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or Material Management (MM) when there is an issue related to the classification of materials or when trying to access a class that does not exist or is not properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The material or object may not be assigned to the correct class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the classification of materials.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to verify if the class exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it