How To Fix CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI199 - Ded.plan item process catg. &3 in NCD item ID &2, object ID &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Ded.plan item process catg. &3 in NCD item ID &2, object ID &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI199 - Ded.plan item process catg. &3 in NCD item ID &2, object ID &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_TOOLS_UI199 typically indicates that there is an issue with the planning item process category in the context of a Non-Conformance Document (NCD) item. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when working with project systems or CRM-related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Process Category: The process category specified in the planning item is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project system or CRM settings that lead to the invalid categorization.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the NCD item or the object ID being referenced.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified process category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Category: Verify that the process category specified in the planning item is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the project system and CRM is correctly set up. This may involve checking the customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  Data Validation: Validate the data for the NCD item and the object ID to ensure that they are correctly defined and do not have any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant process categories and NCD items.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the underlying data and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.