How To Fix EM433 - Category &1 is used in question &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Category &1 is used in question &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete category &V1&, but it is still used in question
&V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Change question &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM433 - Category &1 is used in question &2 ?

  The SAP error message EM433 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a question in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP's questionnaire or survey functionalities. The message suggests that a specific category (denoted as &1) is being used in a question (denoted as &2) that may not be valid or properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Category Assignment: The category assigned to the question may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the categories and questions are configured in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrectly linked entries in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the category referenced in the error message (&1) is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Question Configuration:
  
  Check the question configuration to ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate category.
  Make sure that the question is set up to use the category in question.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the configuration.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring categories and questions properly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE11: To view and manage data dictionary objects.
  SE16: To view table entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EM433 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.