How To Fix PPEENG138 - Class type &1 does not support configured objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Class type &1 does not support configured objects

What causes this issue?

You have specified an incorrect class type for the product class. Only
variant class types can be used as product class types in iPPE. You
state which class types are variant class types in Customizing for the
classification system.

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?

Specify a valid class type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG138 - Class type &1 does not support configured objects ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG138 indicates that the class type specified (denoted by &1 in the message) does not support the configured objects in the context of the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM) when dealing with class types and characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Class Type: The class type you are trying to use does not support the specific objects or characteristics you are trying to configure or assign.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the class type settings or the characteristics assigned to that class type.
  Object Type Mismatch: The object you are trying to associate with the class type may not be compatible with the defined characteristics of that class type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the Class Type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: CL02 for class maintenance).
  Verify that the class type you are using is correctly configured to support the objects you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics assigned to the class type are appropriate for the objects you are trying to configure.
  Check if the characteristics are marked as "required" or "optional" and adjust as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Compatible Class Type:
  
  If the current class type does not support the required objects, consider using a different class type that is compatible with the objects you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to class types and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the class types and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Class Types: In SAP, class types are used to define the structure and behavior of classes. Each class type can have different characteristics and can be used for different purposes (e.g., material classification, equipment classification).
  Characteristics: These are attributes that define the properties of a class. They can be of various data types and can be mandatory or optional.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), and CL03 (Display Class) for managing class types and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PPEENG138 and ensure that your class types and objects are correctly configured in SAP.