How To Fix MSAM_CL201 - General and transaction data settings not available in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSAM_CL - Message Class for MSAM

• Message number: 201

• Message text: General and transaction data settings not available in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSAM_CL201 - General and transaction data settings not available in customizing ?

  The SAP error message MSAM_CL201 indicates that there are issues with the configuration settings for general and transaction data in the Customizing settings for the classification system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the classification of materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The most common cause is that the necessary customizing settings for the classification system have not been defined or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or inconsistent settings in the classification system that prevent the system from processing the data correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the classification data.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define General and Transaction Data.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the classification are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Class and Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction CL02 to check if the classes and characteristics are correctly defined and assigned.
  Ensure that the classes are assigned to the relevant material types or objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify classification data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Class:
  
  If the class is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the classification system and the settings required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL30: Class Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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 identify and resolve the cause of the MSAM_CL201 error in your SAP system.