How To Fix CACSPSCASE054 - Inconsistency in Customizing: unknown determination category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSPSCASE - ICM: Partnerships, Commission Case

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Inconsistency in Customizing: unknown determination category &1

What causes this issue?

Determination type &V1& is specified for partnership type &V2&. This
value is invalid.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for partnership type &V2&. The following
determination types are valid:
42 - distribution ratios are specified for the partnership
43 - distribution ratios are specified for the partnership depending on
the person responsible
44 - distribution ratios are determined by a function module

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSPSCASE054 - Inconsistency in Customizing: unknown determination category &1 ?

  The SAP error message CACSPSCASE054 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the customizing settings related to the determination category in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Customer Activity Management (CAM) or similar modules where determination categories are used to define how certain processes or data are handled.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system encountered an unknown determination category, which could be due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The determination category referenced in the error message may not be defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the customizing settings, leading to the system not recognizing the determination category.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete entries.
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between different system versions or if the system has not been updated properly, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where determination categories are defined.
  Verify that the determination category mentioned in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Determination Category:
  
  If the determination category is missing, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments to ensure it aligns with the expected settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included and correctly imported.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for configuring determination categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the determination category in your SAP system.