How To Fix CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG313 - Category "&1": different extended attributes

CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG - Coherent Categorization - Messages

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Category "&1": different extended attributes

What causes this issue?

The category &V1& has different extended attributes in the two schemas
to be merged. The category &V1& gets therefore the extended attributes
of the leading schema in the merged schema.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG313 - Category "&1": different extended attributes ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG313 indicates that there is a mismatch in the extended attributes for a specific category in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of categories and their associated attributes, particularly in the context of the SAP CRM's Enterprise Resource Management System (ERMS).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The error usually occurs when the extended attributes defined for a category do not match the expected attributes in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The category was modified after the attributes were defined.
  There are discrepancies between the attributes assigned to the category in different environments (e.g., development vs. production).
  The attributes were deleted or changed without updating the category configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, there may be inconsistencies in the attribute definitions.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that affect category attributes,