How To Fix VIP_MESSAGES060 - Class &1 class type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIP_MESSAGES - Messages for VIP-ERP Communication

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Class &1 class type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES060 - Class &1 class type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES060 indicates that a specific class of a certain type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, which is used for managing and organizing data related to materials, equipment, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Non-Existent Class: The class specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the class name or type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The class type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the class or class type.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class and Class Type:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Enter the class name and class type to verify if it exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the class type is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the Customizing settings under Logistics General > Classification System > Class Types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and class type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the class was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly. You may need to re-import the transport request if there were issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the classification system in SAP. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or solutions for specific issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL02: Change Class Type
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on the classification system and how to manage classes and class types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.