How To Fix QS730 - Master record & & is classed

QS730 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Master record & & is classed

What causes this issue?

The master record you processed is classified.
The system creates a new version of this master record, as you have
either created a new validity period or changed an already existing
validity period with history.
The classification is identical for <ZH>all versions</> of a master
record, because it refers to the object directly.
For this reason, you should - if you work in the classification system
with <DS:GLOS.reference characteristic>reference characteristics</> -
<ZH>not</> change those fields of the master record that
exist in the class as reference characteristics
already contain a value

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS730 - Master record & & is classed ?

  The SAP error message QS730 indicates that a master record (such as a material master or a vendor master) is classified, which means that it has been assigned to a classification system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that is not allowed on classified master records, such as deleting or changing certain attributes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message QS730 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to modify or delete a master record that is classified.
  The system is enforcing rules that prevent changes to classified records to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS730 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Classification: Verify if the master record is indeed classified. You can do this by checking the classification view of the master record in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master).
  
  
  Unclassify the Record: If you need to make changes to the master record, you may need to unclassify it first.