/SAPCEM/DISPO038 - Class type &: class & has not been assigned to a work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/DISPO -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Class type &: class & has not been assigned to a work center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/DISPO038 - Class type &: class & has not been assigned to a work center ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/DISPO038 indicates that a specific class type has not been assigned to a work center. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Capacity Evaluation and Planning (CEM) module, where class types are used to categorize and manage resources.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A class type (e.g., a resource or capacity class) is referenced in a transaction or process, but it has not been properly assigned to a work center.
  The work center configuration is incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to utilize the specified class type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center).
  Enter the relevant work center and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the class type in question is assigned to the work center.
  
  
  
  Assign Class Type to Work Center:
  
  If the class type is not assigned, you can do so by navigating to the "Capacity" tab in the work center configuration.
  Add the relevant class type to the work center.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OIBB to check the settings for the class type.
  Ensure that the class type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before the class type can be assigned to the work center.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to work center configuration and class types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01 - Create Work Center
  CR02 - Change Work Center
  CR03 - Display Work Center
  OIBB - Class Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the class type is properly assigned to the work center in your SAP system.