How To Fix CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK011 - No date profile assigned to item category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No date profile assigned to item category &1

What causes this issue?

You must assign a date profile to each provider item category. We
recommend using the date profile PROV_ITMSIMP.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make the relevant entry in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.CRMC_DATES_005>Assign Date Profile to Item Category</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK011 - No date profile assigned to item category &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK011 indicates that there is no date profile assigned to a specific item category in the CRM system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a transaction that requires a date profile, but the system cannot find one associated with the specified item category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Profile: The item category in question does not have a date profile assigned to it in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the item category may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a date profile.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not have accounted for the necessary date profile assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Customer Relationship Management > Master Data > Product > Define Item Categories.
  Find the item category that is causing the error and check if a date profile is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Date Profile:
  
  If no date profile is assigned, you will need to assign a suitable date profile to the item category.
  You can create a new date profile if necessary by navigating to Customer Relationship Management > Master Data > Product > Define Date Profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the item category is correctly linked to the relevant product or transaction type that requires a date profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which date profile to assign, consult the SAP documentation or your functional team for guidance on the appropriate profiles for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Date Profiles: These are used in SAP to manage and control date-related data for various business processes. They define how dates are handled in transactions.
  Item Categories: In SAP CRM, item categories are used to classify items in a transaction and determine how they behave in terms of pricing, availability, and other attributes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for managing CRM orders and SE11 for data dictionary objects if you need to check underlying table structures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in CRM configurations.