How To Fix CY232 - Value cat. & does not exist

CY232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Value cat. & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY232 - Value cat. & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CY232 ("Value category & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or product costing modules when the system is unable to find a specified value category. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or modify cost estimates, budgets, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of controlling areas or cost elements.
  Incorrect Input: The value category code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the value categories may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain value categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Controlling