How To Fix PPER3E_CLASS008 - Multiple class assignment is not allowed in a hierarchy for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Multiple class assignment is not allowed in a hierarchy for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPER3E_CLASS008 - Multiple class assignment is not allowed in a hierarchy for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_CLASS008 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of multiple classes in a hierarchy for a specific object (represented by &1 and &2). This typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, where you are trying to assign more than one class to a single object in a hierarchical structure, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to assign multiple classes to a single object in a classification hierarchy. In SAP, each object can only be assigned to one class in a hierarchy to maintain the integrity of the classification system. This is particularly relevant in scenarios involving class hierarchies where a class can have subclasses, but an object can only belong to one class at a time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Assignment: Review the class assignments for the object in question. Ensure that the