How To Fix CRM_CAT_IL_MSG005 - No category name maintained for language &1; displaying language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CAT_IL_MSG - Multilevel Categorization - GenIL Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No category name maintained for language &1; displaying language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CAT_IL_MSG005 - No category name maintained for language &1; displaying language &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CAT_IL_MSG005 indicates that there is no category name maintained for a specific language in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when users attempt to access or display categories that have not been properly configured for the selected language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category Name: The primary cause of this error is that the category name for the specified language (&1) has not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the category was created but not translated into the desired language.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system configuration may not match the available translations for the categories.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the CRM system, particularly in the area of categorization or language settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_CAT_IL_MSG005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Category Names:
  
  Go to the transaction code CRMD_ORDER or the relevant transaction for managing categories.
  Navigate to the category management section.
  Check if the category in question has a name maintained for the language indicated by &1.
  If not, add the appropriate category name for the missing language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings.
  If necessary, change the user’s language to one that has a maintained category name.
  
  
  
  Translation Maintenance:
  
  Use transaction SE63 to maintain translations for the category names if you have access to it.
  Ensure that all necessary translations are provided for the categories used in your CRM system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on category management and language settings.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or CRM administrator to check for any configuration issues that may be affecting language settings or category management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, SE63, and others related to category management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to maintain category names and translations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that category names are properly maintained for all required languages in your SAP CRM system.