How To Fix /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM017 - Control class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Control class &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM017 - Control class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM017 Control class &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Logistics. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a control class that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Class: The control class specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control class might have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system was recently updated or transported from another environment, the control class may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where control classes are defined.
  Verify if the control class exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Control Class:
  
  If the control class is indeed missing, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the customizing transaction. Ensure that you have the necessary details and settings for the control class.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including control classes, were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP GTS) for any additional guidance on control classes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify control classes in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module (e.g., SAP GTS) to understand the role of control classes in your processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.