How To Fix /SAPAPO/CBM_CIF099 - Class &1 of class type 230 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CBM_CIF -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Class &1 of class type 230 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CBM_CIF099 - Class &1 of class type 230 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CBM_CIF099 Class &1 of class type 230 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the classification of materials or products in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a class that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class specified in the error message (denoted by &1) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type being referenced (in this case, type 230) may not be correctly set up or may not be appropriate for the materials or products being processed.
  Data Transfer Issues: If this error occurs during data transfer (e.g., CIF - Core Interface), it may indicate that the data being transferred is referencing a class that is not available in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) in SAP.
  Check if the class with the specified name exists and is of the correct type (230).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type:
  
  Ensure that the class type 230 is correctly configured in the system. Class type 230 is typically used for product classes in APO.
  Check the configuration settings for class types in transaction SPRO under the relevant section for classification.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer, ensure that the source system has the correct class definitions and that they are being transferred correctly to the target system.
  You may need to re-run the CIF transfer or check the CIF settings to ensure that the necessary data is being sent.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class definitions and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to class types and CIF integration for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Class Types: Class types in SAP are used to categorize objects and can be customized based on business requirements.
  CIF (Core Interface): CIF is used for data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO, and issues in CIF can lead to various errors if the data is not consistent.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further investigation.