How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN034 - No specification category for type &1 found; check Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 034

• Message text: No specification category for type &1 found; check Customizing settings

What causes this issue?

There is no specification category for the specification type &V1& in
Customizing.

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?

In the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_110_05_1>Specify
Specification Types</>, check the specification category settings made
for the specification type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN034 - No specification category for type &1 found; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN034 indicates that the system is unable to find a specification category for a given type, which is represented by the placeholder &1. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with specifications and their categories.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The specification category for the specified type has not been defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the specification categories may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the specification type that is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the path: Logistics -> General -> Product Compliance -> Specification Management -> Define Specification Categories.
  Ensure that the specification category for the type in question is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Specification Type:
  
  Check the specification type that is causing the error. Make sure it is correctly defined and that it corresponds to an existing specification category.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for specification types) and reviewing the entries.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Specification Category:
  
  If the specification category does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to specification management for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for specification types) and C220 (for specification categories).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN034.