How To Fix PMEVC_UI057 - Class & does not exist - select an existing one

PMEVC_UI057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Class & does not exist - select an existing one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI057 - Class & does not exist - select an existing one ?

  The SAP error message "PMEVC_UI057 Class & does not exist - select an existing one" typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where classification is used. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a classification class that you are trying to use or reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Class: The class you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Class Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the class name you are trying to reference.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the class.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the classification data or the class might have been deleted or archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the class you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist,