How To Fix MDM_CLF_LEAN235 - Wrong class number &1 in class assignment of object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDM_CLF_LEAN - MDM Lean Classification - Reuse Parts

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Wrong class number &1 in class assignment of object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDM_CLF_LEAN235 - Wrong class number &1 in class assignment of object &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDM_CLF_LEAN235 indicates that there is an issue with the class assignment of an object in the Master Data Management (MDM) system. Specifically, the error message states that there is a "Wrong class number" for the specified object. This typically occurs when the class number assigned to an object does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Class Number: The class number referenced in the error message does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Object Assignment: The object (e.g., material, vendor, customer) is being assigned to a class that it is not supposed to be associated with.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification tables.
  Configuration Issues: The classification system may not be properly configured, leading to invalid class assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Class Number: Check the class number mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly configured.
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to verify the class details.
  
  
  
  Check Object Assignment: Review the object that is causing the error. Ensure that it is assigned to the correct class and that the class is appropriate for that object type.
  
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or BP (Business Partner) to check the assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  You can use transaction SE38 to run reports that check for inconsistencies in classification data.
  
  
  
  Reassign Class: If the class number is indeed incorrect, reassign the object to a valid class number.
  
  This can be done through the relevant transaction for the object type (e.g., material, vendor).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to classification and MDM for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing classes and objects in SAP, such as CL01, CL02, MM01, MM02, BP, etc.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MDM and classification errors for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify class assignments in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MDM_CLF_LEAN235 error message.