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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SPPF_CUST - PPF: Customizing Messages
Message number: 020
Message text: Define a view class for class & in table PPFTVIEWCL
A class &v1& instance is to be displayed. However, no display
functionality could be found.
Display is not possible.
Configure the display functionality in table PPFTVIEWCL.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
SPPF_CUST020
- Define a view class for class & in table PPFTVIEWCL ?The SAP error message SPPF_CUST020 indicates that a view class has not been defined for a specific class in the table PPFTVIEWCL. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or similar modules where view classes are used to manage and display data.
Cause:
The error occurs when:
- A class (indicated by
&
in the error message) is referenced in the system, but there is no corresponding entry in the table PPFTVIEWCL that defines a view class for it.- The system expects a view class to be defined for certain functionalities, such as displaying data in a specific format or structure, but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you need to define a view class for the specified class in the PPFTVIEWCL table. Here are the steps to do this:
Access the Table:
- Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16N (General Table Display) to access the table PPFTVIEWCL.
Check Existing Entries:
- Look for existing entries related to the class mentioned in the error message. If there are no entries, you will need to create one.
Create a New Entry:
- If the entry does not exist, you can create a new one:
- Click on the "Create" button.
- Enter the required fields, including the class name and the corresponding view class.
- Save your changes.
Transport Changes (if necessary):
- If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you transport the changes to the appropriate environment (e.g., quality assurance or production) if required.
Test the Changes:
- After making the changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPPF_CUST020 error and ensure that the necessary view class is defined for the specified class in the PPFTVIEWCL table.
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