How To Fix MSITEM018 - Assign table &1 to a development class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Assign table &1 to a development class

What causes this issue?

You have not assigned the object <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> to a development
class and have stated it to be a local object ($TMP).

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?

Select an appropriate development class.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM018 - Assign table &1 to a development class ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM018 indicates that a table (in this case, represented by &1) has not been assigned to a development class. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly when working with custom development objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The table you are trying to create or modify is not assigned to a development class. In SAP, development classes (also known as packages) are used to group related objects together and manage their transport between different environments (development, quality assurance, production).
  If a table is not assigned to a development class, it cannot be transported, which is a requirement for many development activities in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the table to a development class. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Table in SE11:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error and click on "Display" or "Change".
  
  
  
  Assign a Development Class:
  
  In the table definition screen, look for the field labeled "Package" or "Development Class".
  If it is currently blank or set to a non-development class, you need to assign it to an appropriate development class.
  You can either select an existing development class or create a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After assigning the development class, save your changes.
  If prompted, provide a transport request to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is released if you are working in a development environment and need to move the changes to another system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Development Classes: Development classes are used to organize and manage objects in SAP. They help in controlling the transport of objects between different environments.
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the system used to manage the transport of objects in SAP. It is important to ensure that all objects are properly assigned to development classes to facilitate smooth transport.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the table and assign it to a development class.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or a developer with experience in SAP Data Dictionary management.