How To Fix EPROD003 - Master data template category &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPROD - Messages for IS-U Master Data Templates

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Master data template category &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

Master data template &v1& is inactive. This means that the
<DS:DE.EBA_ACTIVE>Activation Status</> of the header of either the
master data template, the hierarchy, or one of the attributes is not
active.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPROD003 - Master data template category &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message EPROD003 indicates that a specific master data template category is not active in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to master data management, such as creating or updating master data records, and the system cannot find the required template category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Template Category: The master data template category specified in the error message is not activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the master data management settings that prevent the template from being recognized as active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the template category.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the template being marked as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Template Category:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for master data management.
  Check the status of the master