How To Fix /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD040 - Commodity Code &1 with validity begin &2 not found; deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Commodity Code &1 with validity begin &2 not found; deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD040 - Commodity Code &1 with validity begin &2 not found; deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD040 indicates that a specific commodity code (represented by &1) is not found in the system for the specified validity period (indicated by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of managing commodity codes in the SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Logistics environment, particularly when trying to delete or modify a commodity code that is not recognized as valid.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Commodity Code: The commodity code you are trying to delete does not exist in the system for the specified validity period.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates provided may not match any existing records for the commodity code.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or delete the commodity code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Commodity Code: Check if the commodity code &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where commodity codes are maintained (e.g., using transaction codes like SPLS or SPLT).
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity begin date &2 is correct and corresponds to the period during which the commodity code should be valid. You may need to adjust the dates or check for overlapping entries.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: If the commodity code is indeed missing, you may need to create it or correct any discrepancies in the data. This can involve adding the commodity code with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing commodity codes and handling related errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing commodity codes, such as SPLS (for maintaining commodity codes) or SPLT (for viewing commodity code details).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments related to commodity codes, ensure that they are functioning correctly and not causing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.