How To Fix CRM_PS_IPS023 - Item proposal profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PS_IPS - Messages for Item Proposal

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Item proposal profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PS_IPS023 - Item proposal profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PS_IPS023 indicates that the item proposal profile specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when trying to create or process item proposals, which are used to suggest items based on certain criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Profile: The item proposal profile you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the profile name when attempting to use it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the item proposal profile.
  Configuration Issues: The item proposal profile may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H) and check if the item proposal profile exists.
  You can also use transaction SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for item proposal profiles.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under:
  
  CRM ? Sales ? Basic Functions ? Item Proposal ? Define Item Proposal Profiles.
  
  
  If the profile exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the profile name is entered correctly in the relevant fields. Check for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the item proposal profile. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on item proposal profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, SPRO, and others related to CRM configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CRM_PS_IPS023 and successfully work with item proposal profiles in SAP CRM.