How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE158 - Category for &1 doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Category for &1 doesn't exist.

What causes this issue?

&V1& requires a special category. This category currently doesn't 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?

Please contact SAP.

In Customizing, choose
<DS:SIMG.FCOMV_CATEGORYX>Maintain Category for Planning.</>
In Customizing, choose
<DS:SIMG.FCOMV_CATEGORYX>Maintain Category for Planning.</>
Please create the following categories in case they are missing:
Code: <AB>ACT01</>, Medium Description: <ZH>Actuals</>, Application
Type: <ZH>Periodic Planning and Consolidation</>.
Code: <AB>PLANORD01</>, Medium Description: <ZH>Production Order Plan
Cost</>, Application Type: <ZH>Production Order</>
Choose
<DS:SIMG.FCOMV_CATEGORY_B>Maintain Categories for Production Orders.</>
Assign <AB>PLANORD01 </>to <ZH>Category is used for order plan cost.</>
Code: <AB>PLANORD02</>, Medium Description: <ZH>Production Order
Standard Cost</>, Application Type: <ZH>Production Order</>
Choose
<DS:SIMG.FCOMV_CATEGORY_B>Maintain Categories for Production Orders.</>
Assign <AB>PLANORD02 </>to <ZH>Category is used for order standard
costs.</>
Alternatively, you can use the adjustment tool to copy these categories
from the SAP content in client 000 to your client. You can access the
tool from the category maintenance by choosing <LS>Utilities ==>
Adjustment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE158 - Category for &1 doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE158 with the description "Category for &1 doesn't exist" typically occurs in the context of financial planning or controlling modules, particularly when working with planning functions or reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific category that is referenced in the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The category referenced in the error message may not have been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of planning functions.
  Incorrect Category Reference: The category name or identifier (&1) may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the planning function or report.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the category may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the category, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the category exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary category in the planning configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Category Reference:
  
  Review the planning function or report where the error occurred and ensure that the category name is correctly spelled and matches the defined categories in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including the category, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the planning categories. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning categories relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Planning and Analysis.