How To Fix /PM0/ABP_DC_TOOLS146 - Specified container class (CON) &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_DC_TOOLS -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Specified container class (CON) &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_DC_TOOLS146 - Specified container class (CON) &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_DC_TOOLS146 indicates that a specified container class (in this case, CON) does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when working with specific tools or functionalities related to container management.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Container Class: The specified container class (CON) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or an incorrect reference in the code or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the container class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, or the transport may have failed.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the class may not have been created or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Container Class Definition:
  
  Verify that the container class CON exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 or SE11) and checking the class definitions.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your code.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the name of the container class in your code or configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the container class was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Activation:
  
  If the class exists but is not activated, activate it in the ABAP Workbench (SE80).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific functionality you are working with to ensure that you are using the correct container class.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a standard SAP functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific error message or functionality you are working with.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to trace where the error is being triggered in the code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.