How To Fix CRM_UIU_SEARCH016 - Criterion "Categorization" is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UIU_SEARCH - Search Messages for UIU

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Criterion "Categorization" is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UIU_SEARCH016 - Criterion "Categorization" is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UIU_SEARCH016 with the description "Criterion 'Categorization' is invalid" typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system when a search or filter criterion related to categorization is not recognized or is incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Categorization: The categorization criterion specified in the search might not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the categorization in the CRM system, such as missing or incorrectly set up categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain categories.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the categorization from being recognized.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the system might have affected the categorization settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Categorization Settings:
  
  Verify that the categorization you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. Go to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP CRM system to check the categorization configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Search Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the search criteria you are using is valid and corresponds to the existing categories. You may need to adjust the search parameters.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the categorization. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relevant data is correctly set up and that there are no missing or corrupted entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on categorization and search functionalities in your version of SAP CRM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance. They may have access to logs or additional tools to diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to categorization and search functionalities in SAP CRM, such as CRMD_ORDER for order management or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for order administration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.