How To Fix 42030 - No vacant categories available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 030

• Message text: No vacant categories available

What causes this issue?

The autoconfiguration of content servers searches for storage
categories that belong to a document area and to which no repository
is assigned. Typically, this is the case following first customer
delivery of applications, in which the documents are to be stored
on an external content
server, (for example, Knowledge Warehouse). No such "vacant" storage
categories can be found in your system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either all the required settings have been made in your system, be it
by autoconfiguration or manually in
Customizing, or there are no applications needing these settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42030 - No vacant categories available ?

  The SAP error message "42030 No vacant categories available" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with material master records or classification data. This error indicates that there are no available categories for the classification of a particular object, such as a material or a document.
  Cause:
  
  No Available Categories: The primary cause of this error is that there are no vacant or available classification categories in the system for the object you are trying to classify.
  Configuration Issues: The classification system may not be properly configured, or the relevant categories may not have been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create categories.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Available Categories: 
  
  Go to the classification view in the material master or the relevant object and check if there are any categories defined.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to view existing classes and their categories.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Categories:
  
  If no categories are available, you may need to create new categories. This can be done using transaction CL01 (Create Class) or CL02 (Change Class).
  Ensure that the categories are properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the classification system. Ensure that the classification types and categories are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that everything is set up as required.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify classification data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the classification data. This may involve using transaction codes like SE38 to run specific reports or programs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on classification and category management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01, CL02, CL03, MM01 (Create Material), and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.