How To Fix CACSDESIGNUI152 - The categories of business objects are defined elsewhere

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSDESIGNUI - Messages From Construction

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The categories of business objects are defined elsewhere

What causes this issue?

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

Object types are defined in transaction CACSOBJTYPES. This is a separate
activity in the Implementation Guide (IMG).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSDESIGNUI152 - The categories of business objects are defined elsewhere ?

  The SAP error message CACSDESIGNUI152, which states "The categories of business objects are defined elsewhere," typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Application Studio or when working with business object definitions in SAP Cloud for Customer (C4C) or SAP Business ByDesign.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Business Object Configuration: The business object you are trying to work with is not properly configured or is missing required category definitions.
  Missing Dependencies: The categories that are supposed to be linked to the business object are defined in another location or are not accessible in the current context.
  Incorrect References: There may be incorrect references or links to categories that do not exist or are not properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Object Definitions:
  
  Navigate to the business object definitions in the SAP Cloud Application Studio.
  Ensure that all required categories are defined and correctly linked to the business object.
  
  
  
  Review Category Definitions:
  
  Go to the area where categories are defined and verify that the categories you are trying to use are indeed defined and active.
  If necessary, create or modify the category definitions to ensure they are available for the business object.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any dependencies or references to other business objects or categories are correctly set up.
  If the categories are defined in another project or solution, ensure that the current project has access to those definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to business object definitions and category management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the business object to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with details about the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Cloud Application Studio and business object management through available training resources and official documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.