How To Fix /SCDL/AF_CORE003 - Class &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF_CORE -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Class &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF_CORE003 - Class &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF_CORE003 Class &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a class that has not been defined or is not available in the current context. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, particularly when dealing with master data or planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration or an incomplete implementation.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class, leading to the system being unable to find it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may be pointing to