How To Fix W+653 - Classification & not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Classification & not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+653 - Classification & not available ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+653 Classification & not available
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs when the system cannot find the classification data for a particular object or material in the classification system. The classification system in SAP is used to assign characteristics to objects (like materials, equipment, documents, etc.) for easier searching, grouping, and reporting.
  The message indicates that the classification data (class or characteristics) expected for the object is missing or not maintained. This can happen due to:
  
  The class is not assigned to the object.
  The class or characteristics have been deleted or are inactive.
  The classification data is not maintained properly.
  The object is being processed in a context where classification is expected but not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Go to the object (e.g., material master, equipment master).
  Verify if the class is assigned correctly.
  Use transaction codes like CL20N (Change Class), CL30N (Display Class), or the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MM02 for material) to check classification.
  
  
  
  Maintain Classification Data:
  
  If the class is missing, assign the correct class to the object.
  If characteristics are missing, maintain them in the class.
  Use transaction CL02 to maintain classes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Class Status:
  
  Ensure the class and characteristics are active and not deleted or locked.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing:
  
  In some cases, classification is mandatory in certain processes (e.g., variant configuration).
  Check if the process requires classification and ensure it is maintained.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update Classification:
  
  If the classification data is corrupted or incomplete, recreate or update it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL20N – Change Class
  CL30N – Display Class
  CL02 – Change Class
  MM02 – Change Material Master (classification tab)
  IE02 – Change Equipment (classification tab)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification errors for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Use Case:
  
  This message often appears in variant configuration, classification-based searching, or when using classification in material master or equipment master.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Classification: SAP Classification System
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W+653 Classification & not available means the system expected classification data for an object but did not find it. To resolve, verify and maintain the classification assignment and data for the object in question.