How To Fix MDG_CLF_LEAN017 - Invalid class type &1 in class assignment of material &2

MDG_CLF_LEAN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_CLF_LEAN - Lean Classification - Central Governance parts

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Invalid class type &1 in class assignment of material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN017 - Invalid class type &1 in class assignment of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN017 indicates that there is an issue with the class assignment of a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error states that the class type specified is invalid for the material being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Class Type: The class type specified in the class assignment does not exist or is not valid for the material type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The class type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material type in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the class type to the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Type: Verify that the class type specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the