How To Fix RP691 - The & class does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 691

• Message text: The & class does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified class does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message because it cannot process the
relevant infotype record correctly without the above-named class.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator, who must ensure that the class is
available in your system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP691 - The & class does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RP691 ("The & class does not exist") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with infotypes related to employee data. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a classification or a specific class that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class that is being referenced in the payroll or infotype processing has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for a class that is not correctly set up in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the infotype or payroll data that references the class.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included all necessary components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
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