How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_EAI146 - Product category &1 cannot be found in product hierarchy &2

CRM_MKTPL_EAI146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_EAI - Marketing Planner Object Upload Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Product category &1 cannot be found in product hierarchy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI146 - Product category &1 cannot be found in product hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI146 indicates that a specific product category cannot be found within the specified product hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when trying to access or manipulate product data that is not correctly configured or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Category: The product category specified in the error message does not exist in the product hierarchy you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The product category may not be assigned to the correct product hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly maintained product categories or hierarchies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified product category or hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Category: Verify that the product category (&1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product category management area