How To Fix CRM_MKTPL235 - Product category &1 does not exist

CRM_MKTPL235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL - CRM Marketing: Marketing Planning Messages

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Product category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL235 - Product category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL235 indicates that the product category specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of marketing or product management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Product Category: The product category you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the product category field.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the product category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Category: Verify that the product category you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP.
  
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER