How To Fix EPROD027 - Attribute &1: Data category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Attribute &1: Data category &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

In <DS:DE.EPD_TYPEID>master data template category</> &v3&, attribute
&v1& specifies <DS:DE.TYPENAME>data type</> &v2&. This data type does
not exist.

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?

Choose a valid data type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPROD027 - Attribute &1: Data category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EPROD027 indicates that there is an issue with a specific attribute in your data model, where the data category associated with that attribute does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that deal with product data, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Category: The data category specified for the attribute does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or a missing setup in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The attribute may have been incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent data category.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the data category may not have been included in the transport request.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the data model, the version being referenced may not have the required data category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the data categories.
  Ensure that the data category specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Attribute Settings:
  
  Navigate to the attribute settings in the data model and verify that the data category assigned to the attribute is correct.
  If necessary, change the data category to a valid one that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Verification:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including data categories, were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing data category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring data categories and attributes.
  
  
  
  System Refresh:
  
  If the error persists, consider refreshing the system or reloading the data model to ensure all components are correctly loaded.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPROD027 error and implement a solution to resolve it.