How To Fix CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI163 - No ded.plan itm process categ. assigned to item type &3 in SXP item ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No ded.plan itm process categ. assigned to item type &3 in SXP item ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI163 - No ded.plan itm process categ. assigned to item type &3 in SXP item ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI163 indicates that there is no dedicated planning item process category assigned to a specific item type in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and SXP (Service Execution Process). This error typically arises when trying to create or manage service-related items in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a mapping between the item type you are trying to use and a corresponding planning item process category. This mapping is essential for the system to understand how to handle the specific item type in the context of planning and execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item types in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under CRM or SXP.
  Verify that the item type referenced in the error message (indicated by &3) is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign a Planning