How To Fix IST0005 - Class & no longer exists, due to class update

IST0005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST0 - General Messages IS Telecommunications

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Class & no longer exists, due to class update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST0005 - Class & no longer exists, due to class update ?

  The SAP error message IST0005, which states "Class & no longer exists, due to class update," typically occurs when a class that is being referenced in the system has been deleted or modified in a way that makes it unavailable. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the system configuration, updates to the class structure, or changes in the underlying data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Class Deletion: The class that is being referenced has been deleted from the system.
  Class Modification: The class has been modified, and the changes have rendered the previous references invalid.
  Transport Issues: If the class was part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it may lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where references to the class still exist, but the class itself does not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Existence: Verify if the class still exists in the system. You can