How To Fix WS_TOOL169 - No Classification Data available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No Classification Data available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL169 - No Classification Data available. ?

  The SAP error message WS_TOOL169 No Classification Data available typically occurs in the context of SAP Classification System or when working with class characteristics in transactions like CL20N (Change Class), CL02 (Change Characteristic), or during classification of objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error "No Classification Data available" means that the system could not find any classification data for the object or material you are trying to classify or display.
  This usually happens when:
  
  The object (e.g., material, equipment) is not assigned to any class.
  The class or characteristic data is missing or not maintained.
  The classification data has been deleted or is inconsistent.
  The classification system is not properly configured or the object is not linked to the classification system.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the object is assigned to a class:
  
  Use transaction CL20N or CL30N to check if the object (material, equipment, etc.) has any classification data.
  If no class is assigned, assign the appropriate class to the object.
  
  
  
  Maintain classification data:
  
  If the class exists but no characteristics are assigned, maintain the characteristics in CL02 or CT04.
  Ensure that the characteristics have values maintained for the object.
  
  
  
  Verify classification system configuration:
  
  Check if the classification system is active and properly configured.
  Ensure that the class types and object types are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for inconsistencies or data deletion:
  
  Sometimes classification data might have been deleted or corrupted.
  Run consistency checks or restore classification data if possible.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view or maintain classification data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CL20N – Change Class for Object
  CL30N – Display Class for Object
  CL02 – Change Characteristic
  CT04 – Maintain Characteristic
  CL01 – Create Class
  CL24N – Class Maintenance
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KLAH – Class Header Data
  KSSK – Object to Class Assignment
  KSML – Characteristic Values for Objects
  KSSK – Object-Class assignment
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to classification inconsistencies.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on Classification System.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_TOOL169 No Classification Data available means the system cannot find classification data for the object. To resolve, verify and assign the correct class and characteristics to the object, maintain classification data properly, and ensure the classification system is configured correctly.
  If the problem persists, check for data inconsistencies or missing authorizations.