How To Fix CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL023 - Catalog Item deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL - Manage Catalog Items

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Catalog Item deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL023 - Catalog Item deactivated ?

  The SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL023 indicates that a catalog item has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) modules, where catalog items are used for procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of the Catalog Item: The most common cause is that the catalog item has been manually deactivated by a user or through a system process.
  Status Change: The item may have undergone a status change due to business rules or workflows that dictate when an item can be active or inactive.
  Data Maintenance: There may have been changes in the master data or catalog settings that led to the deactivation of the item.
  Expiration: The catalog item may have reached its expiration date if there are validity periods set for catalog items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the Catalog Item:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., MM02 for material master or the specific catalog management transaction).
  Search for the catalog item using its identifier.
  Change the status of the item from deactivated to active.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Catalog Settings:
  
  Review the settings and configurations for the catalog to ensure that items are not being deactivated due to system rules or settings.
  Ensure that the item meets all necessary criteria for activation.
  
  
  
  Consult with the Catalog Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to reactivate the item, consult with the catalog administrator or the person responsible for catalog management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documentation:
  
  Check any related documentation or change logs to understand why the item was deactivated. This can provide insights into whether it was a manual action or part of a larger process.
  
  
  
  Training and Awareness:
  
  Ensure that users involved in catalog management are trained on the processes and implications of activating/deactivating catalog items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), or any specific catalog management transactions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage catalog items.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to catalog item management.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context regarding the deactivation of the catalog item.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.