How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL237 - &1 is not a valid classification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 237

• Message text: &1 is not a valid classification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL237 - &1 is not a valid classification ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL237 indicates that a specific classification (in this case, represented by &1) is not valid within the context of the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) application in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This error typically arises when the system is unable to recognize or validate the classification code that has been entered or referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Classification Code: The classification code entered may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: The classification system may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to recognize certain classifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the classification.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the classification code entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Classification Code:
  
  Check the classification code for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the classification code exists in the system by navigating to the classification management area in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the classification system in SAP PLM to ensure that the necessary classifications are defined and active.
  If you have access, check the classification hierarchy to ensure that the classification is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the classification. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage classifications within the FMEA application.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FMEA in SAP PLM: FMEA is a systematic method for evaluating processes to identify where and how they might fail and assessing the relative impact of different failures. Understanding how classifications work within FMEA can help in troubleshooting issues.
  Classification Management: Familiarize yourself with the classification management tools in SAP, which allow you to create, modify, and manage classifications and their attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.