How To Fix CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG204 - Category "&1": attribute "&2" is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG - Coherent Categorization - Messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Category "&1": attribute "&2" is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The enhanced attribute "&V2&", which does not exist in the target
system, is assigned to the category "&V1&" in the source system. The
enhanced attribute "&V2&" cannot therefore be imported.
Check whether the enhanced attribute is required in the target system,
and, if necessary, create this attribute in the target system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG204 - Category "&1": attribute "&2" is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG204 indicates that there is an issue with the categorization of a message in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, the error states that a certain attribute (denoted as "&2") is not permitted for the specified category (denoted as "&1"). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP CRM's Enterprise Resource Management System (ERMS) when trying to assign or use attributes that are not valid for the selected category.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Attribute for Category: The attribute you are trying to use is not defined or allowed for the specified category in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the categorization settings or the attributes assigned to that category.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly selected an incorrect category or attribute during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for categories in the SAP CRM system.
  Verify that the attribute you are trying to use is indeed allowed for the specified category.
  If necessary, modify the category configuration to include the required attribute.
  
  
  
  Review Attribute Settings:
  
  Ensure that the attributes are correctly defined in the system and are linked to the appropriate categories.
  If the attribute is missing, you may need to create it or adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Double-check the data entry to ensure that the correct category and attributes are being selected.
  If you are using a custom transaction or program, ensure that it is correctly handling the category and attribute assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on category and attribute configuration in CRM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify a message with the category and attribute in question to ensure the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to access the relevant CRM order management screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and attributes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG204 and ensure that the attributes and categories are correctly configured in your SAP CRM system.