How To Fix J3747 - Class & (product category &) is not flagged as a security

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 747

• Message text: Class & (product category &) is not flagged as a security

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a securities order, or change a position. When
doing so, you entered a class as the security ID number. This class is
not identified as product category "Security". In the area of
securities
, you can only use classes for the ID number if they have a product
category that falls in the range from '010' and '060', such as stocks,
bonds, subscription rights or equity warrants.
When product types are defined in Customizing, precisely one product
category is selected for and assigned to each product type. Which
product categories are available is fixed in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different securities ID number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3747 - Class & (product category &) is not flagged as a security ?

  The SAP error message J3747 indicates that a specific class (product category) is not flagged as a security class in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's security and authorization management, particularly when dealing with product categories in the context of sales, distribution, or material management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A product category (class) is being processed in a transaction that requires security checks.
  The product category has not been marked as a security class in the system, which means that the system does not recognize it as a valid category for security-related operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the product category is properly flagged as a security class. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for product categories. This is usually found under the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics -> General -> Product Classification -> Define Product Categories
  
  
  
  
  Check the Product Category:
  
  Locate the specific product category that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for this product category.
  
  
  
  Flag as Security Class:
  
  Ensure that the checkbox or option to flag the product category as a security class is selected. This may vary based on your specific SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Retry the transaction that previously generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to access and manage product categories.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing product categories and security settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3747 error and ensure that the product category is correctly flagged for security purposes.