How To Fix OO374 - Development class &1 does not exist or contains no object types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Development class &1 does not exist or contains no object types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO374 - Development class &1 does not exist or contains no object types ?

  The SAP error message OO374 indicates that the specified development class (also known as a package) does not exist or does not contain any object types. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or work with a development class that is either not defined in the system or is empty.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Development Class: The development class you are trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Empty Development Class: The development class exists but does not contain any objects (like programs, function modules, classes, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the development class.
  Typographical Error: There might be a typo in the name of the development class you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Development Class Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the development class exists.
  Enter the name of the development class in the appropriate field and see if it is found.
  
  
  
  Verify Contents:
  
  If the development class exists, check its contents to see if it contains any objects. You can do this in SE80 by selecting the development class and viewing its objects.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Development Class:
  
  If the development class does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction SE80.
  If it exists but is empty, you can add objects to it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the development class. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the name of the development class for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE37: Function Module
  SE24: Class Builder
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  
  Development Class: A development class is a container for related objects in SAP. It helps in organizing and managing objects in the SAP system.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations related to development classes, such as S_DEVELOP for development objects.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking these points, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.