How To Fix SCI144 - Invalid category class &1 in check variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCI - Code Inspector

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Invalid category class &1 in check variant

What causes this issue?

The check variant tree contains a reference to the category class &V1&,
which is not activated or incorrect.

System Response

The program cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

It is likely that the class is not activated in the Code Inspector.
A class can be activated by choosing Goto -> Test Administration.
Further error causes: The class name is incorrect, or the class was not
derived from CL_CI_CATEGORY_ROOT.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCI144 - Invalid category class &1 in check variant ?

  The SAP error message SCI144 "Invalid category class &1 in check variant" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with check variants in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid category class in the specified check variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The check variant may be configured with an invalid or non-existent category class. This can happen if the category class has been deleted or if there is a typo in the configuration.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain category classes, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the check variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the configuration that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the check variant in the SAP system.
  Verify