How To Fix COM_HIER_CAT_TOOLS004 - Category ID '&1' does not exist


COM_HIER_CAT_TOOLS004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COM_HIER_CAT_TOOLS - Messages for Test Report COM_HIER_CAT_GUID_DISPLAY

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Category ID '&1' does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIER_CAT_TOOLS004 - Category ID '&1' does not exist ?
    The SAP error message COM_HIER_CAT_TOOLS004 indicates that the system is unable to find a category ID specified in the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification or hierarchy management, where a category ID is expected to exist in the system but does not.
    
    Cause: Non-Existent Category ID: The category ID you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted from the system. Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the category ID you are entering. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the category. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to a failed data migration or update.
    Solution: Verify Category ID: Check the category ID you are using for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is correctly entered. Check Category Existence: Use transaction codes like CT04 (for Class Types) or CL02 (for

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