How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_PRDCATALOG003 - Product catalog variant with GUID '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_PRDCATALOG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Product catalog variant with GUID '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PRDCATALOG003 - Product catalog variant with GUID '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PRDCATALOG003 indicates that a product catalog variant with the specified GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to access or manipulate a product catalog that is not available or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Catalog Variant: The GUID provided does not correspond to any existing product catalog variant in the system.
  Data Deletion: The product catalog variant may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Incorrect GUID: There may be a typographical error in the GUID being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the product catalog variant.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the product catalog in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the GUID: Check the GUID for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are using the correct GUID for the product catalog variant.
  Check Existence: Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to search for the product catalog variant and confirm whether it exists in the system.
  Create or Restore Catalog: If the catalog variant does not exist, you may need to create it again or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product catalog. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to product catalogs to ensure that the system is configured correctly.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system-related issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, and CRMD_ORDERADM_I for managing product catalogs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to product catalogs and this specific error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the non-existent product catalog variant in SAP CRM.