How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP001 - Class &1 does not exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Class &1 does not exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP001 - Class &1 does not exists ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP001 Class &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access an ABAP class that has not been defined or is not available in the current context. This can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Class Not Created: The ABAP class specified in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Transport Issues: The class may exist in a different system (e.g., development) but has not been transported to the current system (e.g., quality or production).
  Naming Issues: There may be a typo in the class name or the class name may have been changed or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class.
  Package Issues: The class might be in a package that is not available in the current context or is not activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Class Existence: Use transaction code SE24 (Class Builder) to check if the class exists