How To Fix CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG209 - Category "&1": error while setting attribute "&2"

CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG - Coherent Categorization - Messages

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Category "&1": error while setting attribute "&2"

What causes this issue?

The attribute "&V2&" of the category "&V1&" cannot be imported, since
the data type of the attribute is different in the target and source
systems. Check the relevant attribute in the target and source systems.

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_MSG209 - Category "&1": error while setting attribute "&2" ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG209 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, particularly when dealing with the Enterprise Resource Management System (ERMS) and its categorization features. This error indicates that there was an issue while trying to set an attribute for a specific category.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Invalid Category: The category specified in the error message may not exist or may not be active in the system.
  Attribute Issues: The attribute being set may not be valid for the specified category, or it may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the category or its attributes.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or configuration that prevent the attribute from being set.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the