How To Fix CRM_PRODIL_QUERY201 - For attribute &1 customizing for the search extension is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODIL_QUERY -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: For attribute &1 customizing for the search extension is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODIL_QUERY201 - For attribute &1 customizing for the search extension is missing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODIL_QUERY201 indicates that there is a missing customization for the search extension related to a specific attribute in the CRM Product Information Management (PIM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute a search query that relies on certain attributes, but the necessary configuration for those attributes is not present.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The attribute specified in the error message (&1) does not have the required customization settings in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search extension might not be properly configured to include the attribute in question.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_PRODIL_QUERY201 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for CRM Product Management.
  Ensure that the attribute mentioned in the error message is properly defined and configured in the search extension settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Search Extension:
  
  Use transaction CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to check the search extension settings.
  Ensure that the attribute is included in the search criteria and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Attribute Settings:
  
  Check the attribute settings in the CRM Product Master to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the attribute is marked for search and is linked to the appropriate search extension.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly.
  Check if any related customizing settings were missed during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CRM Product Management and search extensions for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CRM_PRODIL_QUERY201 error in your SAP system.