How To Fix CMS_OMS_COMMON003 - Object category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_OMS_COMMON - Common Messages for OMS

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Object category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_OMS_COMMON003 - Object category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_OMS_COMMON003 indicates that the object category specified does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer Management (CRM) or SAP Order Management System (OMS) when trying to access or manipulate an object that is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category specified in the transaction or program may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Configuration: The object category may not have been configured in the system. This could happen if the necessary customizing settings were not completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object category.
  Transport Issues: If the object category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Category: Verify that the object category you are trying to use is correctly spelled and formatted. Ensure that it matches the expected values in the system.
  Configuration Check: 
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the object category is defined under the appropriate settings.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object category. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust user roles.
  Transport Verification: If the object category was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import or activate the transport.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object category for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.