How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1749 - You need to maintain a class type for source category 4

/SEHS/BA_MISC1749 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 749

• Message text: You need to maintain a class type for source category 4

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1749 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1749 indicates that there is a requirement to maintain a class type for a specific source category, in this case, source category 4. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with hazardous substances or materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects a class type to be defined for source category 4, but it has not been maintained in the configuration. Class types are used in SAP to categorize and manage different types of objects, and in this case, the absence of a defined class type for the specified source category leads to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain a class type for source category 4. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for EHS. This is usually found under