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

CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG206 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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