How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF012 - No entry found for material & in the classification buffer.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF - Exception messages for master data access: classification

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No entry found for material & in the classification buffer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF012 - No entry found for material & in the classification buffer. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF012 indicates that there is no entry found for a specific material in the classification buffer. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access classification data for a material that has not been properly set up or is missing in the classification buffer.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Classified: The material in question may not have been assigned any classification data or characteristics.
  Buffer Issues: The classification buffer may not have been updated or may have been cleared, leading to the absence of the material in the buffer.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the classification data for the material.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the material master.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is classified correctly. Ensure that it has the necessary classification data assigned.
  
  
  
  Update Classification Buffer:
  
  You can try to refresh the classification buffer. This can be done by using transaction code CL02 to check and update the classification data.
  
  
  
  Reclassify Material:
  
  If the material is not classified, you may need to classify it by using transaction code CL01 to create a new class or CL02 to modify an existing class.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the classification data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the classification system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like SPRO for classification settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL24N: Display Classification Data
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material classification and the classification system.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.