How To Fix /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API201 - Control Class &1 not existing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Control Class &1 not existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API201 - Control Class &1 not existing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API201 Control Class &1 not existing typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to access 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) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during the setup of the GTS or SCM module.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control class may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the control class may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to look for a control class that is not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where control classes are defined.
  Verify if the control class specified in the error message 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 configuration guide for your specific SAP module (GTS or SCM).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the control class was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports that can help identify any data inconsistencies related to control classes.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE80 (for object navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.