How To Fix CMCDT006 - Category &1 does not exist in the hierarchy that has ID &2

CMCDT006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCDT -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Category &1 does not exist in the hierarchy that has ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCDT006 - Category &1 does not exist in the hierarchy that has ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMCDT006 indicates that a specific category (denoted by &1) does not exist in the hierarchy identified by the ID &2. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, where categories are used to organize and manage data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Category: The category you are trying to access or use does not exist in the specified hierarchy. This could be due to a typo in the category name or ID.
  Hierarchy Issues: The hierarchy itself may not be properly defined or may have been deleted or modified, leading to the absence of the specified category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the specified category in the hierarchy.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect links between categories and hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Category and Hierarchy: Check if the category ID &1 is correctly spelled and exists