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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• 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, they may lead to this error if not properly aligned with the standard configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Configuration: 
  
  Go to the category configuration in the SAP CRM system and verify that the extended attributes are correctly defined for the category in question.
  Ensure that the attributes are consistent with what is expected in the system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Extended Attributes:
  
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to add, modify, or remove extended attributes to ensure they match the category definition.
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to check and adjust the attributes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the issue is related to differences between environments, ensure that all relevant transport requests have been properly imported and that the configurations are consistent across environments.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other potential issues related to categories and attributes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to CRM category management and ERMS for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to CRM category management.
  Custom Development: If custom developments are involved, review the code to ensure it aligns with the standard SAP configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_ERMS_CAT_MSG313 error message.