How To Fix SPEC012 - No classification data for material & available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPEC - Specification system: message class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No classification data for material & available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPEC012 - No classification data for material & available ?

  The SAP error message SPEC012: No classification data for material & available typically occurs when you are trying to access classification data for a material that has not been classified or does not have the necessary classification data assigned to it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to view or edit material master data, or when you are working with classification-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Classified: The material in question has not been assigned to any class or does not have any characteristics defined.
  Missing Classification Data: The classification data might not have been created or might have been deleted inadvertently.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow classification.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the classification data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the material is assigned to a classification system. If not, you will need to classify the material.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to a Class:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 to create or modify the classification for the material.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class and that the necessary characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Create Classification Data:
  
  If the material is not classified, you can create classification data using transaction code CL01 to create a class and then assign the material to that class.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for classification. You can check this in the material type configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit classification data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on classification and material master data management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPEC012 error and ensure that your material has the necessary classification data.