How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01409 - Reference product has not been classified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Reference product has not been classified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01409 - Reference product has not been classified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01409 indicates that a reference product has not been classified in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations that require classification data for a product.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the reference product you are trying to use in your planning process has not been assigned to a classification system or does not have the necessary classification data. This can happen if:
  
  The product was created without classification data.
  The classification data was deleted or not maintained properly.
  The product is not assigned to a class in the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Classification:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP (transaction code CMM1 for creating a class or CMM2 for changing a class).
  Verify if the reference product is assigned to a classification class.
  
  
  
  Assign Classification:
  
  If the product is not classified, you need to assign it to the appropriate class. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the classification view of the product master.
  Assigning the product to the correct class and ensuring that all required characteristics are filled in.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Classification Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are maintained for the product in the classification system. This includes checking if the characteristics are defined correctly in the class.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Classes:
  
  Sometimes, the class to which the product is assigned may be inactive. Ensure that the class is active and available for use.
  
  
  
  Recheck Planning Settings:
  
  After making the necessary changes, recheck the planning settings and try to execute the operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CMM1: Create Class
  CMM2: Change Class
  CMM3: Display Class
  CT04: Maintain Characteristics
  CT02: Change Characteristics
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product classification and the APO module.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the reference product is properly classified and that all necessary data is maintained, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC01409.