How To Fix EEDMIDESERVPROV065 - Category &1 of the external ID is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMIDESERVPROV - Service Provider Messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Category &1 of the external ID is not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV065 - Category &1 of the external ID is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV065 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the external ID category in the system. Specifically, it means that the category specified in the external ID is not defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The category specified in the external ID is not defined in the Customizing settings. This could happen if the category was never created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect External ID: The external ID being used may have been incorrectly entered or may not correspond to a valid category in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been included or may not have been properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where external IDs are defined (this could be under a specific module depending on your implementation).
  Verify if the category in question is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Category:
  
  If the category does not exist, create it by following the appropriate steps in the Customizing settings.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements.
  
  
  
  Validate External ID:
  
  Ensure that the external ID being used is correct and corresponds to a valid category.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the ID.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the relevant configuration was included and properly activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring external IDs and categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO, SE11, or SE80 to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.