How To Fix CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG033 - You can only assign one category ID "&1" duplicate to the same node

CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG - Coherent Categorization - Messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You can only assign one category ID "&1" duplicate to the same node

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG033 - You can only assign one category ID "&1" duplicate to the same node ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG033 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a category ID that is already assigned to a node in the CRM system. This typically occurs in the context of categorizing business objects, such as service requests or complaints, where each category should be unique to a node.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to assign the same category ID (represented by "&1" in the error message) to a node that already has that category assigned. In SAP CRM, each category should be unique to avoid confusion and ensure proper categorization of business objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the category management area in your SAP CRM system.
  Check the existing assignments for the node in question to see if the category ID is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If the category ID is already assigned to the node, you will need to