How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP086 - Class &2 (class type &1) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Class &2 (class type &1) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP086 - Class &2 (class type &1) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP086 indicates that a specific class type (denoted by &1) and class (denoted by &2) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to access or validate a classification that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Type or Class: The specified class type or class has not been created in the system. This can happen if the classification system has not been properly set up or if there was an error during data migration or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material classification might be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a class that does not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to classes that have been deleted or are not active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Type and Class:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) in SAP.
  Verify if the class type (&1) and class (&2) exist. If they do not exist, you will need to create them using transaction CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Create Missing Class:
  
  If the class type or class is missing, create it by following the necessary steps in the classification system. Ensure that you assign the correct attributes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Material Master Data Governance to ensure that the classification settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant class types are assigned to the appropriate material types.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary classes and class types were included and correctly migrated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and classification to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the classification data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP086 and ensure that the necessary class types and classes are correctly set up in your SAP system.