How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING253 - Class &1 not found in query &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Class &1 not found in query &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING253 - Class &1 not found in query &2 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING253 indicates that a specific class (denoted as &1) could not be found in the specified query (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's reporting and analytics tools, such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse), where queries are used to retrieve data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Definition: The class referenced in the error message may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the class was deleted or not properly transported from a development environment to a production environment.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured to reference a class that does not exist or is not accessible in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the query or the class was recently transported, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the class not being available.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class or the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Definition: Verify that the class &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary objects) and checking if the class is defined.
  Review Query Configuration: Open the query &2 in the query designer or relevant tool and check if it is correctly configured to reference the existing class. Make any necessary adjustments.
  Transport Verification: If the class was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access both the class and the query. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Recreate the Class: If the class is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP BW, SAP BusinessObjects) for more detailed guidance on query and class management.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or other SAP-related discussion boards for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SRF_AUTHORING253 error in your SAP environment.