How To Fix CATS_ESA_PROXY009 - CategoryCode &1 is not allowed.

CATS_ESA_PROXY009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_ESA_PROXY - Messages for CATS proxies

• Message number: 009

• Message text: CategoryCode &1 is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_ESA_PROXY009 - CategoryCode &1 is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message CATS_ESA_PROXY009 with the description "CategoryCode &1 is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is an issue with the category code being used in a time entry. This error indicates that the category code specified is not valid or not permitted for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Category Code: The category code specified in the time entry does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified category code.
  Configuration Settings: The category code may not be allowed for the specific employee or project, or it may not be active in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the category code entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category Code: Verify that the category code being used is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in