How To Fix PPER3E_CLASS002 - Class &1 of class type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPER3E_CLASS - Message Class for BAdI Class CL_PPER3E_CLASS

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Class &1 of class type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPER3E_CLASS002 - Class &1 of class type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_CLASS002 indicates that a class of a specified type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of object-oriented programming in SAP, particularly when dealing with Business Object Processing (BOPF) or when trying to access a class that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Class: The class specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo in the class name or the class not being created yet.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type specified may not match the expected type (e.g., trying to access a method of a class that is not of the expected type).
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the class may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Existence: Use transaction code SE24 (Class Builder) to check if the class exists. Enter the class name and see if it is available.
  Verify Class Type: Ensure that the class type (e.g., ABAP class, interface) is correct and matches what is expected in the context where the error occurred.
  Check Transport Requests: If the class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the class was included and that the transport was successful.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  Recreate the Class: If the class does not exist and is required, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Debugging: If you are a developer, you can use the debugger to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE24: Class Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related database objects)
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on class management and object-oriented programming in ABAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.