How To Fix CMS_TR022 - The category &1 (&2) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_TR - KPRO: Content Management Service (Transport Connection)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The category &1 (&2) does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.1240D0B74E8BD3118F340060B03CA38C>content category</> &v1&
is not known in the Customizing. The category &v1& should be used
instead of category &v2& from the transport file.

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing for the category &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_TR022 - The category &1 (&2) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_TR022 indicates that a specific category does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with the SAP Business Workflow, where certain categories are expected to be defined but are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category Definition: The category specified in the error message (represented by placeholders &1 and &2) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the category is expected but not properly set up.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some categories may not have been transferred correctly.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the category name or ID being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Definitions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where categories are defined (e.g., transaction codes like CMS_CATEG or similar).
  Verify if the category with the specified name or ID exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Category:
  
  If the category is indeed missing, create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the category are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the CMS or the specific module you are working with to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the input or configuration for any typographical errors in the category name or ID.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to define categories and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing categories in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to CMS and category management for any known issues or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and create categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_TR022 error and ensure that the required category is available in your SAP system.