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 data template category and activate it if it is not active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the master data template are correctly configured.
  Review the configuration documentation to ensure that the template category is set up as intended.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the master data template.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the master data operations can be completed without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the specific module you are working with, you may need to use different transaction codes (e.g., MD01 for MRP, MM01 for material master).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on master data management and template categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPROD003 error and ensure that the master data template category is active and functioning correctly.