How To Fix CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG206 - Cannot read category "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG - Coherent Categorization - Messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Cannot read category "&1"

What causes this issue?

The schema to be imported contains a category with the internal key "
&V1&". This category (including the subnodes) cannot be imported.
Check whether:
The schema to be imported contains errors.
An error occurred during data transfer.

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_MSG206 - Cannot read category "&1" ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG206 with the description "Cannot read category '&1'" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, particularly when dealing with the Enterprise Resource Management System (ERMS) or when trying to access specific categories in the CRM system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category: The category specified in the error message (&1) may not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified category.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from reading the category.
  System Configuration: The category might not be properly configured in the system, or there may be issues with the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Existence:
  
  Verify if the category specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the CRM system.
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to check for the existence of the category.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the category. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for categories in the CRM system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  You can access the configuration settings through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant sections for CRM.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This can often be done through standard SAP tools or reports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your CRM system for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG206 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or updates.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG206 error message.