How To Fix CMS153 - Category &1 points to the nonexistent repository &2

CMS153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Category &1 points to the nonexistent repository &2

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.1240D0B74E8BD3118F340060B03CA38C>category</> &v1& uses the
<DS:GLOS.0B31EBA16A3BD311A11A0060B0673A17>repository</> &v2&. However,
the repository &v2& does not exist.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the Customizing for the category (<DS:TRAN.OACT>Define
categories</>) or execute the Customizing for the repository (
<DS:TRAN.OAC0>Define repositories</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS153 - Category &1 points to the nonexistent repository &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMS153, which states "Category &1 points to the nonexistent repository &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP BusinessObjects platform, particularly when dealing with the Central Management Server (CMS) and its repository configurations.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the repository settings. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to access a category (which is a logical grouping of objects) that is associated with a repository that does not exist or is not accessible. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Repository Deletion: The repository that the category is pointing to has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings, such as moving or renaming repositories, can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: If the database that holds the repository information is down or has connectivity issues, it may lead to this error.
  Permissions: The user may