How To Fix WV018 - No class type exists for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No class type exists for application &1

What causes this issue?

When you enter a plant group the system should determine a class type.
However, a class type has not been maintained for application &V1&.

System Response

Prices cannot be calculated for the plant group you have entered.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a class type for application &V1& in Customizing or remove
your plant group entry and enter a distribution chain or plant instead.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV018 - No class type exists for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message WV018: No class type exists for application &1 typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials or other objects that are supposed to be classified using a specific class type. This error indicates that the system cannot find a class type associated with the specified application area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Class Type: The class type that is supposed to be used for the application (e.g., material management, sales, etc.) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for classification may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate class type.
  Application Area Not Defined: The application area specified in the error message may not be defined in the system, or it may not be linked to any class types.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or if changes were transported from another system, the class type may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check if the class type exists for the application area in question.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code CL01 (Create Class).
  
  
  
  Verify Application Area:
  
  Ensure that the application area specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the classification settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Class Type:
  
  If the class type exists but is not linked to the application area, you may need to maintain the class type settings to ensure it is associated with the correct application.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included the necessary class types and configurations. If not, you may need to transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the classification setup for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  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
  CL24N: Display Class Type
  
  
  Classification in SAP: Understanding how classification works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to class types and applications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.