How To Fix CRM_ORDER_CUST018 - Item category &3 is missing in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_CUST - Customizing Order (General)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Item category &3 is missing in language &2

What causes this issue?

The item category &V3& which you wish to read is missing in language
&V2& in table &V1&.

System Response

The system terminates further processing.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing and, if necessary, contact the person responsible
for Customizing and maintain the item category in the corresponding
language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST018 - Item category &3 is missing in language &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST018 indicates that there is a missing item category in a specific language. This error typically occurs in the context of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when trying to process or display an order that includes item categories that have not been defined for the specified language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Category Definition: The item category specified in the error message (&3) does not have a corresponding definition in the language indicated (&2). This can happen if the item category was created but not translated into the required language.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CRM system where the item categories are not properly set up for all required languages.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the item categories were not fully migrated or translated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant