How To Fix /ISDFPS/PPEMPO303 - Canceling job; a class must be specified before objects can be classified

/ISDFPS/PPEMPO303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPEMPO -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Canceling job; a class must be specified before objects can be classified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO303 - Canceling job; a class must be specified before objects can be classified ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO303 indicates that a job is being canceled because a class must be specified before objects can be classified. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Data Management processes, particularly when dealing with classification of objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a classification class in the job that is attempting to classify objects. In SAP, classification is a way to categorize objects (like materials, documents, etc.) based on certain attributes. If the system does not have a specified class to use for classification, it cannot proceed with the job, leading to the cancellation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the configuration of the job that is being executed. Ensure that a valid classification class is specified in the job settings.
  
  
  Specify a Class: If a class is not specified, you need